Based on the Following ABG Results, What Is the Most

question 17

Multiple Choice

Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.01, PCO₂ = 71 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 16.3 mEq/L

• A) Acute metabolic acidosis
• B) Acute respiratory acidosis
• C) Combined respiratory and metabolic acidosis
• D) Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

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