A client with a 3-day history of nausea and vomiting presents to the emergency department. The client is hypoventilating and has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/minute. The electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor displays tachycardia, with a heart rate of 120 beats/minute. Arterial blood gases are drawn and the nurse reviews the results, expecting to note which finding?
1. A decreased pH and an increased P₂
2. An increased pH and a decreased P₂
3. A decreased pH and a decreased H₃₋
4. An increased pH and an increased