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A nurse is analyzing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a patient. The patient's ABGs are: pH:7.6, PaCO2:40 mm Hg, HCO3:32 mEq/L. Which of the following acid-base conditions should the nurse identify the patient is experiencing?

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Rationale: High pH (7.6) and elevated HCO3 (32 mEq/L) with normal PaCO2 indicate metabolic alkalosis. Respiratory acidosis has low pH, respiratory alkalosis low PaCO2, and metabolic acidosis low HCO3.

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