Based on the Following ABG Results, What Is the Most

question 4

Multiple Choice

Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.43, PCO₂ = 39 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 25.1 mEq/L

• A) Acid-base status within normal limits
• B) Fully compensated metabolic acidosis
• C) Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis
• D) Partially compensated metabolic acidosis

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