Aerial blood gas analysis of a patient reveals pH 7.2, HCO3 36mmol/L, pCO2 60mm of Hg. The abnormality is :

A. Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic alkalosis

B. Respiratory acidosis

C. Respiratory alkalosis with compensatory metabolic acidosis

D. Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic acidosis

Correct Answer: Respiratory acidosis

Description: Answer B (Respiratory acidosis)

Category: Medicine

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