A 55-Year-Old Female Presents to Her Physician Complaining of Dizziness

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 55-year-old female presents to her physician complaining of dizziness, confusion, and tingling in the extremities. Blood tests reveal an elevated pH, decreased PCO₂, and slightly decreased HCO₃^-. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

• A) Respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation
• B) Respiratory acidosis with renal compensation
• C) Metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation
• D) Metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation

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