How does the nurse interpret these arterial blood gas results?
PH 7.48
PaCO2 30 mm Hg
HCO3 24 mEq/L
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Respiratory acidosis
C) Metabolic alkalosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis
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