In Which of the Following Cases Would Administration of Bicarbonate

question 23

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases would administration of bicarbonate be most appropriate?

• A) A person with metabolic acidosis secondary to loss of excessive pancreatic fluids
• B) A person with metabolic acidosis secondary to diabetic ketoacidosis
• C) A person with respiratory acidosis
• D) A person with combined respiratory and metabolic alkalosis

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Definitions:

Lymph Node

A small, bean-shaped structure that is part of the lymphatic system, playing a crucial role in filtering lymph and in the immune response by trapping pathogens and foreign particles.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response by recognizing and fighting pathogens.

Thymic Corpuscles

Small, spherical bodies found within the medulla of the thymus gland, involved in the maturation of T lymphocytes.

Medulla of Thymus

The inner part of the thymus gland where T lymphocytes mature and differentiate.