What Is the Acid-Base Status of a Patient with the Following

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the acid-base status of a patient with the following values for arterial blood gases? serum bicarbonate 36.5 mmol/L (normal range: 22-28)
PCO₂ 75 mm Hg (normal range: 35-45)
Serum pH 7.0

• A) Compensated metabolic acidosis
• B) Decompensated metabolic acidosis
• C) Compensated respiratory acidosis
• D) Decompensated respiratory acidosis

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