An ABG Result Shows PH of 7

question 61

Multiple Choice

An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO₂ of 30 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- of 18 mEq/L. What compensatory measure has the body taken to at least partially compensate for the acid-base disorder?

• A) Blown off CO₂
• B) Retained HCO₃^-
• C) Retained H⁺
• D) Not enough information to determine

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