Multiple Choice
When reading the laboratory report of a patient with excessive diarrhea,the nurse notes that the pH is 7.10,and the PaCO2 and the PaO2 are normal.What should the nurse recognize as this patient's state from this information alone?
A) Respiratory acidosis
B) Metabolic acidosis
C) Respiratory alkalosis
D) Metabolic alkalosis
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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