What would the following blood values indicate? Blood pH = 7.3, [HCO3-] is high, PCO2 is high.
A) metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation
B) respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation
C) respiratory acidosis with renal compensation
D) metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation
E) metabolic acidosis only
Answer: C) respiratory acidosis with renal compensation
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