What condition is indicated by the following blood gas results: Bicarbonate = 32 mEq from CLIA Chemistry / Urinalysis Review, presented by MediaLab

CLIA: Chemistry / Urinalysis

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What condition is indicated by the following blood gas results: Bicarbonate = 32 mEq/L pCO2 = 65 mm Hg pH = 7.28

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	Healthy condition
	Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
	Compensated metabolic acidosis
	Uncompensated respiratory acidosis

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