A patient's arterial blood gas analysis shows a pH of 7.28. The PaCO2 is high. Which acid–base imbalances is the patient experiencing?
a. Metabolic acidosis
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Respiratory acidosis
d. Respiratory alkalosis
ANS: C
A low pH with a high PaCO2 indicates respiratory acidosis. B. D. Alkalosis is associated with a high pH. A. Metabolic acidosis is associated with a low pH and HCO3.
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