Based on these ABG results pH 7.29, Pa02 95, PaC02 39, HC03 20 you know the patient has:

A. Respiratory Acidosis, uncompensated
B. Respiratory Alkalosis, compensated
C. Metabolic Acidosis, uncompensated
D. Metabolic Alkalosis, partially compensated


Answer: C. Metabolic Acidosis, uncompensated

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