A patient is exhibiting several signs of acid-base imbalance. Blood tests reveal that blood pH is 7.5, and bicarbonate and carbon dioxide levels in blood are both low. What is the state of this patient?

A) respiratory acidosis with renal compensation
B) metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation
C) respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation
D) metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation
E) Blood pH is normal.


Ans: C) respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation

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