Medicine In a patient PO2 is 85 mmHg, PCO2 — 50mmHg, pH is 7.2 and HCO3 is 32 meq/1 is suffering from : A Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic alkalosis B Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic acidosis C Metabolic acidosis D Metabolic alkalosis 💡 Explanation In a patient PO2 is 85 mmHg, PCO2 -- 50mmHg, pH is 7.2 and HCO3 is 32 meq/1 is suffering from : ✓ Correct Answer: A. Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic alkalosis