A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is likely to have:
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Correct answer: Compensated chronic respiratory acidosis
COPD causes chronic CO2 retention, leading to respiratory acidosis. Over time, the kidneys retain bicarbonate to partially compensate.
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