What would the following blood values indicate? Blood pH = 7.5, [HCO3-] is high, PCO2 is high.

A) respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation
B) metabolic acidosis only
C) metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation
D) metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation
E) respiratory acidosis with renal compensation


Answer: C) metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation

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