A 58-Year-Old Man with a History of Extensive Alcohol Use

A 58-year-old man with a history of extensive alcohol use is admitted with the diagnosis of decompensated liver cirrhosis and ascites.  The laboratory panel is shown below on the day of admission and 3 days later. Which of the following best explains the acid-base status change in this patient?

A) Acute kidney injury
B) Bowel ischemia
C) Loop diuretic therapy
D) Opioid medication use
E) Right lower-lobe atelectasis

Correct Answer:

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Access For Free