Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Metabolic Acidosis

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of metabolic acidosis?

• A)Accumulation of bicarbonate
• B)Decreased ventilation and retention of carbon dioxide
• C)Accumulation of acids from abnormal metabolism
• D)Excessive loss of carbon dioxide from the lungs

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