Which of the following are causes of metabolic acidosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. diarrhea
b. diabetes
c. renal disease
d. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
e. pulmonary emboli
f. lactic acidosis
g. atelectasis
A, B, C, F
Causes of metabolic acidosis include: diarrhea, diabetes, renal disease, and lactic acidosis. COPD, pulmonary emboli and atelectasis are causes of respiratory acidosis.
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1. A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
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