A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.25, PaCO₂ 32 mm Hg, HCO₃^- 16 mEq/L, base excess -10 mEq/L
Based on these findings, the patient has which of the following?

Question

A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.25, PaCO₂ 32 mm Hg, HCO₃^- 16 mEq/L, base excess -10 mEq/L Based on these findings, the patient has which of the following?

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The low pH indicates acidosis. The low HCO3- and base excess suggest a metabolic cause. The low PaCO2 indicates partial respiratory compensation, but since the pH is still acidic, it is uncompensated metabolic acidosis.

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