Skye,a 16-year-old high school student,is brought to the emergency department after passing out in a local department store.Skye reports dieting by fasting for the last 5 days.Which acid-base imbalance would Skye be at risk for?

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Skye's fasting for 5 days would likely lead to metabolic acidosis due to the accumulation of ketone bodies from fat metabolism, which occurs when the body is deprived of carbohydrates.

Skye,a 16-Year-Old High School Student,is Brought to the Emergency Department