Pathology Aerial blood gas analysis of a patient admitted to the medical emergency is as follows: pH=7.2, HCO3=38 mmol/L, Pco2 = 56 mm Hg. This indicates A Metabolic acidosis B Metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation C Respiratory acidosis D Respiratory acidosis with renal compensation 💡 Explanation Aerial blood gas analysis of a patient admitted to the medical emergency is as follows: pH=7.2, HCO3=38 mmol/L, Pco2 = 56 mm Hg. This indicates ✓ Correct Answer: D. Respiratory acidosis with renal compensation