What Changes Would You Expect in Acid Base Balance in Acute

question 2

Multiple Choice

What changes would you expect in acid base balance in acute metabolic acidosis?

• A) pH and HCO₃- below normal
• B) pH would be below normal range and HCO₃- would be normal
• C) pH would be below normal and HCO₃- would be above normal limits
• D) pH and HCO₃- would be above normal limits

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