A nurse is obtaining an arterial blood specimen from a client to assess acid–base status. Which value is expected for a client with normal status?
A) pH of 7.35-7.45
B) Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) of 35-45 mmHg
C) Bicarbonate (HCO3-) level of 22-26 mEq/L
D) Oxygen saturation (SaO2) of 95-100%