Match the acid-base imbalance, labelled a. through d., that might occur in each of the situations listed. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-uraemia
A)respiratory acidosis
B)respiratory alkalosis
C)metabolic acidosis
D)metabolic alkalosis

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Uraemia is a condition where there is an excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood due to kidney dysfunction. This can lead to metabolic acidosis as the kidneys are unable to adequately remove acid from the body.

Match the Acid-Base Imbalance, Labelled A