Multiple Choice
Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.62, PCO2 = 41 mm Hg, HCO3- = 40.9 mEq/L
A) Acute (uncompensated) metabolic alkalosis
B) Acute (uncompensated) respiratory alkalosis
C) Fully compensated metabolic alkalosis
D) Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis
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