Lactic acidosis is present.
A) 1, 2, and 4 only
B) 1 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only

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The anion gap is calculated by subtracting the sum of CO₂ and Cl^- from the Na⁺ (150 - [110 + 18]). In this case the anion gap is elevated (22 mmol/L) and is consistent with a metabolic acidosis. Normal anion gap is 8-14 mmol/L. The increased lactate values reveal the presence of lactic acidosis due to anaerobic metabolism as a cause of the metabolic acidosis in this patient. Normal lactate range is 0.7 to 2.1 mmol/L.

Lactic Acidosis Is Present