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Which client does the nurse assess for potential metabolic acidosis?
Reserve Capacity
The extra amount of functional capability that an organism or system can draw upon when needed.
Homeostasis
The biological process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
Senescence
The biological process of aging, characterized by the gradual decline in physiological functions and increased vulnerability to diseases.
Wear-And-Tear Theory
A concept in biology and gerontology that suggests the aging process is the result of accumulated damage and degradation of cells and tissues over time.
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