Multiple Choice
A person walks into the emergency room with rapid and shallow breathing and a feeling of light -headedness. A blood test shows high levels of bicarbonate ions and a pH of 7.34. What could explain these symptoms?
A) respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation
B) metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation
C) metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation
D) respiratory acidosis with renal compensation
E) acidosis with no compensation
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