Multiple Choice
Prolonged diarrhea results in:
A) loss of fluid and bicarbonate ions, leading to metabolic acidosis.
B) increased fluid and serum bicarbonate ions, leading to metabolic acidosis.
C) loss of chloride ions only, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
D) surplus bicarbonate ions, leading to respiratory alkalosis.
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