A patient has a pH of 7.58 and a PaCO2 of 50 torr. Based on these data, what is the primary acid-base disturbance?

A. respiratory alkalosis
B. metabolic acidosis
C. respiratory acidosis
D. metabolic alkalosis


Ans: D. metabolic alkalosis

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