Metabolic acidosis can be a side effect from taking acetazolamide because:
A) Bicarbonate ions are wasted as sodium is being excreted into the tubule, thereby leaving behind acidic metabolic waste products needing to be neutralized.
B) Chloride ions are wasted as sodium is being excreted into the tubule, thereby leaving behind acidic metabolic waste products needing to be neutralized.
C) Bicarbonate ions are wasted as sodium is being reabsorbed back into the tubule, attracting hydrogen ions to follow.
D) Chloride ions are wasted as sodium is being reabsorbed back into the tubule, attracting hydrogen ions to follow.
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