Patients with a Bicarbonate Deficit Experience

question 30

Multiple Choice

Patients with a bicarbonate deficit experience

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

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