What Is the Interpretation of the Following Blood Gas Reading

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the interpretation of the following blood gas reading: pH is 7.15, PaCO₂ is 80 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- is 26 mEq/L?

• A) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
• B) Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
• C) Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
• D) Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

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