A nurse is teaching a class on home remedies for maintaining acid-base balance. Which statements by the class indicate that further teaching is necessary? Select all that apply.
A) "I use baking soda to treat my GERD and I have not had any heartburn."
B) "I drink about 1/3 cup of lemon juice daily to help me lose weight."
C) "I have to watch my sodium intake to help maintain acid-base balance."
D) "Phosphates and proteins buffer 95% of the body's carbonic and other acids."
E) "Sodium and potassium from foods help maintain acid-base balance."
A) "I use baking soda to treat my GERD and I have not had any heartburn."
B) "I drink about 1/3 cup of lemon juice daily to help me lose weight."
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1. 7%. 2. 8%. 3. 9%. 4. 10%.