The following has been determined from an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample: elevated arterial PCO2 level and a low blood pH. Determine the acid -base imbalance.
A) respiratory acidosis
B) metabolic acidosis
C) respiratory alkalosis
D) metabolic alkalosis
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