A 34-year-old male admitted to the emergency department with…
A 34-year-old male admitted to the emergency department with lung contusions and presents with the following ABG results breathing FIO2 .40: pH 7.50 PaCO2 28 mm Hg PaO2 45 mm Hg HCO3‾ 23 mEq/L Which of the following best describes this patient’s condition?