A patient is breathing slowly and blood pH analysis indicates an abnormally high value. What is the likely diagnosis?

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


C) metabolic alkalosis

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What will be an ideal response?

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