A person walks into the emergency room with rapid and shallow breathing and a feeling of light-headedness. A blood test shows high levels of bicarbonate ions and a pH of 7.34. What could explain these symptoms?

A) metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation
B) acidosis with no compensation
C) respiratory acidosis with renal compensation
D) metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation
E) respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation


Answer: C) respiratory acidosis with renal compensation

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