A Client Suffering from an Asthma Attack Is Brought to the Emergency

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client suffering from an asthma attack is brought to the emergency department. The client's body temperature is 98.4ºF, pulse rate is 110 beats/minute, respiratory rate is 24 shallow breaths/minute, and the blood pressure is 136/86 mm Hg. Arterial blood gas values are also documented. Which condition has the client developed?

• A) Compensated metabolic acidosis
• B) Compensated respiratory acidosis
• C) Compensated respiratory alkalosis
• D) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis