Question # 43

ABG shows pH 7.33, PaCO₂ 55, HCO₃⁻ 28 in a chronic CO₂ retainer now ventilated for pneumonia. What BEST explains the numbers?

Options:

A.

Acute respiratory acidosis only

B.

Chronic respiratory acidosis with partial metabolic compensation

C.

Primary metabolic alkalosis

D.

Mixed respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis

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