A patient with severe pneumonia and ABG results of pH 7.32, PaCO₂ 52 mmHg, HCO₃⁻ 26 mEq/L likely has which acid-base disorder?
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Correct answer: b. Respiratory acidosis
Low pH and elevated PaCO₂ with normal HCO₃⁻ indicate respiratory acidosis in this context.
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