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

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient has the following arterial blood gas values:pH = 7.48,PaCO₂ = 42,PaO₂ = 70,and HCO₃- = 30.Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate interpretation?

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

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