Given the following ABG results, interpret the acid-base status: pH 7.44, PaCO₂ 25 mm Hg, HCO₃- 17 mEq/L, base excess -6 mEq/L
A) Compensated metabolic acidosis
B) Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
C) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
D) Compensated respiratory alkalosis
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