A Patient Has the Following Arterial Blood Gas Values:pH =

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient has the following arterial blood gas values:pH = 7.33,PaCO₂ = 35,PaO₂ = 80,and HCO₃- = 18.Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate interpretation?

• A)Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
• B)Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
• C)Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
• D)Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

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