Based on the Following ABG Results, What Is the Most

question 85

Multiple Choice

Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.38, PCO₂ = 21 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 11.7 mEq/L

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

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