A child, 10 years old presented in the OPD with diabetes mellitus type 1. On evaluation, she has a pH of 7.2 and HCO3 is -17 mmol/L with pCO2- 20 mm HG. What is the most likely acid-base balance disorder the child is suffering from?
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
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