A Patient Who Is Experiencing Severe Diarrhea Is Losing Excessive

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient who is experiencing severe diarrhea is losing excessive bicarbonate ions. This patient is at risk for developing:

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

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