[Verified Answer]: The patient’s baseline ABG values are: pH…

The patient’s baseline ABG values are: pH 7.36, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, PaO2 52 mm Hg, HCO3 42 mEq/L. Which ABG result would most likely indicate that he is having a negative response to the administration of oxygen? a. pH 7.35, PaCO2 64 mm Hg, PaO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3–42 mEq/L b pH 7.36, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, PaO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3–42 mEq/L c. pH 7.36, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, PaO2 58 mm Hg, HCO3–38 mEq/L d. pH 7.33, PaCO2 66 mm Hg, PaO2 66 mm Hg, HCO–42 mEq/L Answer: a 5. Based on the answer for question #4, is the patient’s respiratory acidosis compensated or uncompensated? Explain your answer.