Which ABG finding is characteristic of metabolic acidosis?
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Correct answer: Low pH and low HCO3−
Metabolic acidosis is characterized by decreased bicarbonate (HCO3−) and decreased pH. The primary disturbance is metabolic rather than respiratory.
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