Physiology In a patient pO2 is 85 mmHg, pCO2 is 50 mmHg, pH is 7.2, and HCO3- is 36mmol/L. The condition is A Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic alkalosis B Uncompensated respiratory acidosis C Respiratory alkalosis with compensatory metabolic acidosis D Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic acidosis 💡 Explanation In a patient pO2 is 85 mmHg, pCO2 is 50 mmHg, pH is 7.2, and HCO3- is 36mmol/L. The condition is ✓ Correct Answer: A. Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic alkalosis