Which of the Following ABG Values Represents Uncompensated Metabolic Acidosis

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ABG values represents uncompensated metabolic acidosis?

• A) pH, 7.29; PaCO₂, 57 mm Hg; HCO₃-, 22 mEq/L
• B) pH, 7.36; PaCO₂, 33 mm Hg; HCO₃-, 18 mEq/L
• C) pH, 7.22; PaCO₂, 42 mm Hg; HCO₃-, 18 mEq/L
• D) pH, 7.52; PaCO₂, 38 mm Hg; HCO₃-, 29 mEq/L

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