Given the following data, how would you classify this patient's acid/base imbalance? pH=7.2 pCO2= 37mmHg pO2= 95mmHg HCO3=17mEq/L

a. Metabolic acidosis with partial respiratory compensation
b. Respiratory acidosis with partial metabolic compensation
c. Metabolic alkalosis with partial respiratory compensation
d. Respiratory alkalosis with partial metabolic compensation


Answer: a. Metabolic acidosis with partial respiratory compensation

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