What treatment would be the most effective for his acid-base disorder?
A) treat pneumonia and lose weight
B) control blood pressure and reduce blood cholesterol
C) anti-inflammatories for osteoarthritis and lose weight
D) insulin therapy and control blood pressure
E) manage heart condition and reduce blood cholesterol

Question

What treatment would be the most effective for his acid-base disorder?
A) ​treat pneumonia and lose weight
B) ​control blood pressure and reduce blood cholesterol
C) ​anti-inflammatories for osteoarthritis and lose weight
D) ​insulin therapy and control blood pressure 
E) ​manage heart condition and reduce blood cholesterol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Treating pneumonia would address the underlying cause of the acid-base disorder, likely respiratory acidosis, and losing weight can help improve respiratory function.

What Treatment Would Be the Most Effective for His Acid-Base