Question # 57

A patient with COPD on PN presents with pH 7.32, PaCO₂ 58, HCO₃⁻ 29. Which acid-base disturbance is present?

Options:

A.

Acute respiratory acidosis

B.

Chronic respiratory acidosis with metabolic compensation

C.

Metabolic alkalosis

D.

Mixed metabolic and respiratory alkalosis

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