The base excess in a blood sample at a pH of 7.40, a pCO₂ of 40 mm Hg, a hemoglobin of 150 g/L, and a temperature of 37°C is equal to:
A) -2.5 mEq/L
B) 0 mEq/L
C) 1.2 mEq/L
D) 2.5 mEq/L
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