Based on the Following ABG Results, What Is the Most

question 36

Multiple Choice

Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 6.89, PCO₂ = 24 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 4.7 mEq/L

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