Which of the following would be the best treatment of metabolic acidosis?
A) the IV administration of an acid
B) the IV administration of a weak base
C) breathing into a paper bag
D) the IV administration of HCl
E) reducing breathing rate

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Metabolic acidosis occurs when there is an accumulation of acid or loss of bicarbonate in the body. The best treatment for metabolic acidosis is to administer a weak base, such as sodium bicarbonate, intravenously. This helps to neutralize the excess acid and restore the pH balance in the body. Options A and D, the administration of an acid or HCl, would only worsen the condition. Option C, breathing into a paper bag, is used to treat respiratory alkalosis, not metabolic acidosis. Option E, reducing breathing rate, may help in some cases of respiratory acidosis, but not in metabolic acidosis.

Which of the Following Would Be the Best Treatment of Metabolic