An increased total CO₂, normal pCO₂, and increased pH is most correctly classified as:

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The increased pH indicates some type of alkalosis.The increased total CO₂ with normal pCO₂ suggests the presence of an increased bicarbonate.With the bicarbonate representing the metabolic component of the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the imbalance is classified as metabolic alkalosis.Since the pCO₂ (the respiratory component) has not started to increase in an effort to regain the 20:1 ratio, the correct classification of the acid-base status is uncompensated metabolic alkalosis.

An Increased Total CO₂, Normal PCO₂, and Increased PH Is