A patient's blood gas levels are pH of 7.2, PaCO2 of 55 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 24/L. The patient has a
A) metabolic acidosis.
B) metabolic alkalosis.
C) respiratory acidosis.
D) respiratory alkalosis.
C
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