A 19-year-old girl develops sudden-onset non-bloody diarrhea. She was previously well and is not taking any medications or traveled anywhere recently. Her abdomen is soft and nontender on examination, and the anion gap is normal.For the above patient with new symptoms, select the most likely acid base disorder.
A 19-year-old girl develops sudden-onset non-bloody diarrhea. She was previously well and is not taking any medications or traveled anywhere recently. Her abdomen is soft and nontender on examination, and the anion gap is normal.For the above patient with new symptoms, select the most likely acid base disorder.
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A 19-year-old girl develops sudden-onset non-bloody diarrhea. She was previously well and is not taking any medications or traveled anywhere recently. Her abdomen is soft and nontender on examination, and the anion gap is normal.For the above patient with new symptoms, select the most likely acid base disorder.
✓ Correct Answer: A. metabolic acidosis
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