Multiple Choice
Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.43, PCO2 = 20 mm Hg, HCO3- = 12.6 mEq/L
A) acute (uncompensated) respiratory alkalosis
B) fully compensated metabolic acidosis
C) fully compensated respiratory alkalosis
D) partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
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