A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.25, PaCO₂ 32 mm Hg, HCO₃- 16 mEq/L, base excess -10 mEq/L
Based on these findings, the patient has which of the following?
A) Compensated metabolic acidosis
B) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
C) Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
D) Compensated respiratory acidosis
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