Indicate Which Acid-Base Imbalance Is Most Likely to Occur as a Result

question 131

Multiple Choice

Indicate which acid-base imbalance is most likely to occur as a result of the condition described.
-prolonged diarrhea resulting in excessive loss of bicarbonate

• A)respiratory acidosis
• B)respiratory alkalosis
• C)metabolic acidosis
• D)metabolic alkalosis

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