Classify the following arterial blood gas: pH = 7.52, PaCO2 = 30 mm Hg, HCO3- = 24 mEq/L.
A) Metabolic acidosis.
B) Metabolic alkalosis.
C) Respiratory acidosis.
D) Respiratory alkalosis.
Answer: D) Respiratory alkalosis
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