What is the patients acid-base disorder

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Does each patient have metabolic or respiratory acidosis or alkalosis? Is the condition being compensated by the respiratory system? Please answer according to the format shown for the examples in "A Closer Look" (Analysis 1-3 and Conclusions). L.R.., a 53-year old male is being seen in the ophthalmology clinic. Three days prior to the visit, therapy was begun with acetazolamide for chronic open angle glaucoma. The patient has returned to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath, polyuria, and poly dyspnea. Laboratory studies reveal the following: pH 7.22 (normal 7.35-7.45); pCO2 42 mm Hg (normal 35-45 mm Hg); and HCO3- 16 mEq/L (normal 22-26 mEq/L). What is the patient's acid-base disorder?

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