When reading the laboratory report of a patient with excessive diarrhea,the nurse notes that the pH is 7.10,and the PaCO₂ and the PaO₂ are normal.What should the nurse recognize as this patient's state from this information alone? A)Respiratory acidosis B)Metabolic acidosis C)Respiratory alkalosis D)Metabolic alkalosis

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The profile of a patient in metabolic acidosis is that the blood pH will be below 7.35 and the oxygen readings are within normal limits.

When Reading the Laboratory Report of a Patient with Excessive