Based on the Following ABG Results, What Is the Most

question 11

Multiple Choice

Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.35, PCO₂ = 68 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 34.3 mEq/L

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

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