Based on the Following ABG Results, What Is the Most

question 45

Multiple Choice

Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.43, PCO₂ = 20 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 12.6 mEq/L

• A) Acute (uncompensated) respiratory alkalosis
• B) Fully compensated metabolic acidosis
• C) Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis
• D) Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

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