Prolonged diarrhea results in:
A) loss of fluid and bicarbonate ions, leading to metabolic acidosis.
B) increased fluid and serum bicarbonate ions, leading to metabolic acidosis.
C) loss of chloride ions only, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
D) surplus bicarbonate ions, leading to respiratory alkalosis.

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Prolonged diarrhea causes the loss of fluids and bicarbonate ions, which are alkaline, leading to a decrease in blood pH and resulting in metabolic acidosis.

Prolonged Diarrhea Results In