An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO2 of 30 mm Hg, and HCO3- of 18 mEq/L. What compensatory measure has the body taken to at least partially compensate for the acid-base disorder?
A) Blown off CO2
B) Retained HCO3-
C) Retained H+
D) Not enough information to determine
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