A patient with chronic renal disease has mild metabolic acidosis with a pH 7.30 and bicarbonate level 16 mEq/L. What treatment does the nurse anticipate?
A) IV sodium bicarbonate
B) Reduction of respiratory rate
C) Sodium citrate and citric acid (Bicitra)
D) Massive IV fluids
C
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