A patient in the ICU has just undergone arterial blood gas testing. Her results are as follows: PaO2 is 90 mm Hg, pH is 7.43, PaCO2 is 24, and HCO3 is 19 mEq/L. Which of the following indicates this patient's condition?
A) Respiratory alkalosis, fully compensated
B) Respiratory acidosis, partially compensated
C) Metabolic alkalosis, fully compensated
D) Metabolic acidosis, partially compensated
A
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