An Individual with an Asthma Attack; Has the Following Data

question 6

Multiple Choice

An individual with an asthma attack; has the following data: pH = 7.32; [HCO₃⁻] = 25 mEq/L; partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Pco₂) = 50 mm Hg.Which acid-base disturbance is consistent with this clinical scenario and these arterial blood gas measurements?

• A)Metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation
• B)Metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation
• C)Respiratory acidosis with renal compensation (chronic respiratory acidosis)
• D)Respiratory acidosis without renal compensation (acute respiratory acidosis)
• E)Metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis

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