A client presents with shortness of breath. The arterial blood gas (ABG) results are: pH 7.36, PaCO2 55 mmHg, PaO2 85 mmHg. What is the correct interpretation of this ABG result?

The client's blood pH is alkalotic.

The client is retaining too much carbon dioxide.

The client is unable to compensate for the acid-base imbalance.

The client has a deficiency of bicarbonate.