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A Patient Is Exhibiting Several Signs of Acid -Base Imbalance

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A patient is exhibiting several signs of acid -base imbalance. Blood tests reveal that blood pH is 7.3, and bicarbonate and carbon dioxide levels in blood are both low. What is the state of this patient?


A) metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation
B) metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation
C) respiratory acidosis with renal compensation
D) respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation
E) Blood pH is normal.

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