Part II-the diabetic pt c/o acid base disturbance - jovanavcs

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AG = 26

pH 7.45 PaCO2 34 PaO2 85
Na+ 134 K+ 3.2 Cl- 85
HCO3- 23

Which of the following describes the acid-base disturbance?
A. Respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis
B. Respiratory acidosis, metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis