Multiple Choice
Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.01, PCO2 = 71 mm Hg, HCO3- = 16.3 mEq/L
A) Acute metabolic acidosis
B) Acute respiratory acidosis
C) Combined respiratory and metabolic acidosis
D) Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
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