A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of lactic acid.This finding is consistent with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
A)Ketosis
B)Heart failure
C)Shock
D)Strenuous exercise
E)Pancreatic cancer

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Increased levels of lactic acid can be found in conditions where there is inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues or increased demand for oxygen that exceeds supply. This can occur in heart failure (B) due to poor blood circulation, in shock (C) due to reduced blood flow, and during strenuous exercise (D) due to high muscle activity outpacing oxygen supply.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Level of Lactic