A patient's blood gas results are: pH=7.48; PCO₂=52 mmHg; HCO₃⁻=40 mEq/L; pO₂=98 mmHg. These results are consistent with which of the following?

A patient's blood gas results are: pH=7.48; PCO₂=52 mmHg; HCO₃⁻=40 mEq/L; pO₂=98 mmHg. These results are consistent with which of the following?

A patient's blood gas results are: pH=7.48; PCO₂=52 mmHg; HCO₃⁻=40 mEq/L; pO₂=98 mmHg.
These results are consistent with which of the following?


A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Respiratory alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis


Answer: Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis


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