Based on the Following ABG Results, What Is the Most

question 31

Multiple Choice

Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.62, PCO₂ = 41 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 40.9 mEq/L

• A)acute (uncompensated) metabolic alkalosis
• B)acute (uncompensated) respiratory alkalosis
• C)fully compensated metabolic alkalosis
• D)partially compensated metabolic alkalosis

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