Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.62, PCO₂ = 41 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 40.9 mEq/L

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The patient is alkalotic (pH >7.35). This can be caused by an elevated HCO₃^-or a low PCO₂. In this question the HCO₃^- is elevated. If compensation were present the PCO₂ would have to be elevated. As it is normal, this is an uncompensated metabolic alkalosis.

Based on the Following ABG Results, What Is the Most