Multiple Choice
Indicate which acid-base imbalance is most likely to occur as a result of the condition described.
-prolonged diarrhea resulting in excessive loss of bicarbonate
A) respiratory acidosis
B) respiratory alkalosis
C) metabolic acidosis
D) metabolic alkalosis
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