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

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient has the following arterial blood gas values:pH = 7.32,PaCO₂ = 68,PaO₂ = 60,and HCO₃- = 28.Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate interpretation?

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

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