Given the Following ABG Results, Interpret the Acid-Base Status: PH

question 15

Multiple Choice

Given the following ABG results, interpret the acid-base status: pH 7.44, PaCO₂ 25 mm Hg, HCO₃^-17 mEq/L, base excess -6 mEq/L

• A) Compensated metabolic acidosis
• B) Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
• C) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
• D) Compensated respiratory alkalosis

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