What is the most probable acid/base imbalance in the patient described below?
26-year-old male presents with the following signs and symptoms:
Extreme hysteria
Hyperventilating
Pulse 105 BPM
Lab data for ABGs:
pH = 7.60
pCO2 = 28 mmHg
HCO3- =26 mmol/L
pO2 = 100 mmHg
A. Respiratory acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis
D. Metabolic acidosis
C
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