What Is the Interpretation of a Blood Gas That Shows

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the interpretation of a blood gas that shows a high PaCO₂, a high [HCO₃^-], and an acid pH not quite in the normal range?

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

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