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Yes, there is an anion gap metabolic acidosis present. The ABG shows a pH of 7.21 and HCO3 of 18 mEq/L indicating metabolic acidosis. The electrolytes show: - Na of 145 mEq/L - K of 4.5 mEq/L - Cl of 99 mEq/L Calculating the anion gap: (Na + K) - (Cl + HCO3) 145 + 4.5 - (99 + 18) = 32 Since the anion gap is greater than the reference range of 8-16 mEq/L, there is an unmeasured anion present indicative of an anion gap metabolic acidosis,
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