Multiple Choice
Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 6.89, PCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3- = 4.7 mEq/L
A) Acute (uncompensated) metabolic acidosis
B) Acute (uncompensated) respiratory acidosis
C) Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
D) Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
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