Which of the following conditions is a client likely to have, judging by anion gap, if investigations reveal these values: sodium 166 mEq/L, potassium 5.0 mEq/L, chloride 115 mEq/L, and bicarbonate 35 mEq/L?
A) Metabolic acidosis C) Metabolic alkalosis
B) Respiratory alkalosis D) Respiratory acidosis
A
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