A patient's arterial blood gas analysis shows a pH of 7.28.The PaCO2 is high.Which acid-base imbalances is the patient experiencing?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis
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