This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: NEET Jan 2020, Subject name: Medicine
[{'content': 'A patient with pH of 7, pCO2 of 30 mmHg and Bicarbonate levels of 10 meq. What is the acid base abnormality? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Metabolic alkalosis, B. Respiratory alkalosis, C. Metabolic Acidosis, D. Respiratory Acidosis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Since pH is less, and HCO3 is less, it implies metabolic acidosis Now for compensation pCO2 = HCO3 + 15 = 10 + 15 = 25 mm Hg The value predicted is not matching with given pCO2 of 30 mmHg. Implies compensation is not there and it is a mixed disorder. Conclusion metabolic acidosis with respiratory acidosis.', 'role': 'assistant'}]