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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