Medicine Aerial blood gas analysis of a patient reveals – pH 7.2, HCO3 36 mmol/L pCO2 70 mmHg. The abnormality is A Respiratory acidosis with metabolic alkalosis B Respiratory acidosis C Respiratory alkalosis with metabolic acidosis D Respiratory acidosis with metabolic acidosis 💡 Explanation Aerial blood gas analysis of a patient reveals - pH 7.2, HCO3 36 mmol/L pCO2 70 mmHg. The abnormality is ✓ Correct Answer: A. Respiratory acidosis with metabolic alkalosis