The nurse is interpreting an arterial blood gas (ABG) result of pH 7.31, \(PaCO_2\) 53 mmHg, \(HCO_3\) 24 mmHg, and \(SpO_2\) 93%. With this information, the nurse knows the ABG represents which condition?
compensated respiratory alkalosis
compensated respiratory acidosis
uncompensated respiratory acidosis
uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
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