A patient has the following lab values: pH 7.29, CO2 49, HCO3 23. You know that this is an example of:

A. Metabolic Acidosis
B. Metabolic Alkalosis
C. Respiratory Acidosis
D. Respiratory Alkalosis


Answer: C. Respiratory Acidosis

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