1. A female patient is admitted with a diagnosis of COPD. What arterial blood gas (ABG) result s

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COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a chronic lung disease that often leads to di

1. A female patient is admitted with a diagnosis of COPD. What arterial blood gas (ABG) result should the nurse expect? a. pH 7.45, PaCO2 38, HCO3 31 b. pH 7.31, PaCO2 36, HCO3 16 c. pH 7.33, PaCO2 49, HCO3 23 d. pH 7.47, PaCO2 35, HCO3 18