What condition is often associated with severe diarrhea?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis

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Metabolic acidosis results from the increased absorption of short-chain fatty acids produced in the colon.There is an increase in lactic acid from tissue hypoxia secondary to hypovolemia.Bicarbonate is lost through the stool.Ketosis results from fat metabolism when glycogen stores are depleted.Metabolic alkalosis and respiratory alkalosis do not occur from severe diarrhea.

What Condition Is Often Associated with Severe Diarrhea