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ABG pH 7.30 PaCO2 60 HCO3 28?

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AResp acidosis with metabolic compensation Correct Answer
BMetabolic acidosis resp compensation
CResp alkalosis
DMetabolic alkalosis
Correct Answer & Explanation

Option A: Resp acidosis with metabolic compensation

Rationale

The pH is low, indicating acidosis, and PaCO₂ is elevated, indicating a primary respiratory cause. The mildly elevated HCO₃⁻ suggests metabolic compensation, so this is respiratory acidosis with compensation; the values alone do not establish whether it is acute or chronic.

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