Medicine A patient with pCO2 80 mm Hg and plasma bicarbonate 33 mEq/L is having- A Metabolic acidosis B Respiratory acidosis C Respiratory alkalosis D Excessive renal bicarbonate loss 💡 Explanation A patient with pCO2 80 mm Hg and plasma bicarbonate 33 mEq/L is having- ✓ Correct Answer: B. Respiratory acidosis