To ensure survival, an individual's blood pH must stay within the very narrow range of 7.35 to 7.45. A nurse identifies this range as being
1. Slightly acidic.
2. Neutral.
3. Slightly alkaline.
4. Highly acidic.
ANS: 3
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a. maintain a low-residue diet. b. take daily vitamin C. c. eat a high-protein diet. d. drink milk each day.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).