Multiple Choice
The patient who requires the most careful monitoring for development of metabolic acidosis is a patient who
A) is in the diuretic phase of acute renal failure.
B) has had hypokalemia for over a week.
C) has had diarrhea for over a week.
D) has newly diagnosed Cushing syndrome.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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