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What Is the Interpretation of a Blood Gas That Shows

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What is the interpretation of a blood gas that shows a pH of 7.10, a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg, and an [HCO3-] of 15 mEq/L?


A) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
B) Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
C) Compensated metabolic alkalosis
D) Combined respiratory and metabolic acidosis

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