Jessica Sagat, 21 years old, is a type 1 diabetic client. She has been ill for the past several days and unable to control her blood sugar. She has developed elevated blood sugar, nausea, vomiting,...

Jessica Sagat, 21 years old, is a type 1 diabetic client. She has been ill for the past several days and unable to control her blood sugar. She has developed elevated blood sugar, nausea, vomiting, rapid and deep respirations, and a fruity odor to her breath. An arterial blood gas (ABG) is taken and the results are: pH 7.30, PaCO₂ 43 mm Hg, Bicarb (HCO₃) 19 mEq/L, and PaO₂ 93 mmHg.

1. What type of acid–base imbalance is this client experiencing?


2. What components of the acid–base balance system are involved in this imbalance?


3. What are the normal ABG values?