What Is the Correct Interpretation of the Following Arterial Blood

question 90

Multiple Choice

What is the correct interpretation of the following arterial blood gas values: pH = 7.36; PaCO₂ = 65 mm Hg; and HCO₃- = 35 mEq/L?

• A) Chronic respiratory acidosis
• B) Chronic metabolic alkalosis
• C) Acute respiratory acidosis
• D) Acute metabolic acidosis

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