Question: Identifying Arterial Gas Disorders Progress: Screen 10 of 16 Your 65-year-old patient is experiencing shortness of Based on these findings, which breath and an increased respiratory rate with a pH level of condition does this patient likely 7.10 and an HCO;- level of 18 mEq/L. have? Respiratory acidosis O Respiratory alkalosis O Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis. Need Assignment Help?