Based on the results of the arterial blood gases (ABGs), what imbalance does the nurse understand the client to be exhibiting?
ABGs:
pH - 7.35
PaO2 - 95%
PaCO2 - 49
HCO3 - 30
1. Respiratory acidosis compensated
2. Respiratory acidosis partially compensated
3. Metabolic acidosis compensated
4. Metabolic acidosis partially compensated