A patient presents with the following values: pH, 7.20; paO₂, 106 mm Hg; paCO₂, 35 mm Hg; and HCO₃^-, 11 mEq/L.These values are most consistent with

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The pH indicates acidosis, and the HCO₃^- is markedly decreased, indicating a metabolic disorder.Uncompensated metabolic acidosis values include a pH below 7.35, PACO₂ of 35 to 45 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- above 22 mEq/L.Uncompensated respiratory acidosis values include a pH below 7.35, PACO₂ above 45 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- of 22 to 26 mEq/L.Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis values include a pH above 7.45, PACO₂ below 35 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- of 22 to 26 mEq/L.Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis values include a pH above 7.45, PACO₂ of 35 to 45 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- above 26 mEq/L.

A Patient Presents with the Following Values: PH, 7