The Patient Who Has Had Diarrhea for the Last 3

question 13

Multiple Choice

The patient who has had diarrhea for the last 3 days has blood gases of pH of 7.1,HCO₃^- of 20 mEq/L,and PCO₂ of 36 mm Hg.These laboratory values are consistent with which acid-base imbalance?

• A) Respiratory alkalosis
• B) Metabolic alkalosis
• C) Respiratory acidosis
• D) Metabolic acidosis

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