The nurse notes that a client has had significant diarrhea over the past several days.Which level in the client's arterial blood gas result will be most affected? A) pH B) PO₂ C) PCO2 D) HCO₃

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Diarrhea can lead to a loss of bicarbonate (HCO3-) from the body, which can result in metabolic acidosis. Therefore, the HCO3- level in the arterial blood gas result will be most affected.

The Nurse Notes That a Client Has Had Significant Diarrhea