A client tells the nurse about passing out after following a fasting diet for 5 days.Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse expect to assess in this client?

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Fasting for an extended period of time can lead to metabolic acidosis due to the body breaking down fats and proteins for energy, producing excess acids. Passing out may be a symptom of severe acidosis. Respiratory acidosis and alkalosis occur due to imbalances in breathing, while metabolic alkalosis occurs when there is a loss of acid in the body. None of these would be expected in this scenario.

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