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