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The nurse assesses diminished lung sounds and high-pitched wheezing in a client with acute asthma exacerbation. Arterial blood gas (ABG) findings are shown in the exhibit. Which acid-base imbalance does the nurse correctly identify? Click the exhibit button for more information.ExhibitpH 7.49PaCO2 30 mm Hg (4 kPa)Pa02 79 mm Hg (10.5 kPa)HCO- 25 mEq/L (25 mmol/L)1. Metabolic acidosis2. Metabolic alkalosis3. Respiratory acidosis4. Respiratory alkalosis
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