Multiple Choice
A patient complaining of shortness of breath has the following blood gases obtained on an FIO2 of 0.21: Which of the following best describes the acid-base status of this patient?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Respiratory acidosis
C) Compensated metabolic alkalosis
D) Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
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