A patient's blood pH is 7.48; partial pressure of carbon dioxide is 32 mm Hg and levels of bicarbonate in the blood are 20 mEq/liter. What can you tell about this patient's condition? Explain your answer
What will be an ideal response
The patient is in respiratory alkalosis (high pH, low carbon dioxide), which is partially compensated (low bicarbonate).
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