A client is brought to the emergency department after passing out in a local supermarket. The client reports dieting by fasting for the last five days. Which acid-base imbalance would the nurse expect to assess in this client?

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Metabolic acidosis is expected due to the accumulation of ketones in the blood as a result of fasting, leading to an increase in hydrogen ion concentration and a decrease in blood pH.

A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Passing