The blood gases of a person with an acid-base disorder show a blood pH outside of normal limits. Which of the following is correct? The person is:

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A blood pH outside of normal limits indicates an acid-base disorder. If the disorder is not fully compensated, the body will attempt to compensate by partially compensating (e.g. adjusting respiratory rate to increase or decrease CO2 levels). Therefore, the correct answer is that the person is partially compensated. It is not possible to determine if they are experiencing aerobic metabolism or in metabolic distress based solely on the blood gases.

The Blood Gases of a Person with an Acid-Base Disorder