Multiple Choice
Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.28, PCO2 = 53 mm Hg, HCO3- = 25.8 mEq/L
A) Acute metabolic acidosis
B) Acute respiratory acidosis
C) Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
D) Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
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