Arterial blood gases are obtained for the patient.The patient's results (pH 7.48,PaCO₂ 42 mm Hg,HCO₃⁻ 32 mmol/L)indicate which one of the following acid-base imbalances?

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The pH is elevated, indicating alkalosis. The PaCO₂ is normal, ruling out a respiratory cause. The HCO₃⁻ is elevated, indicating a metabolic cause. Therefore, the patient has metabolic alkalosis.

Arterial Blood Gases Are Obtained for the Patient