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148. A patient with severe sepsis develops metabolic acidosis. What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of the acidosis in sepsis?

A. Impaired renal excretion of acid.
B. Tissue hypoperfusion leading to anaerobic metabolism and lactic acid production.
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C. Hyperventilation.
D. Overproduction of ketone bodies.

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  • Impaired renal excretion of acid.
  • Tissue hypoperfusion leading to anaerobic metabolism and lactic acid production.
  • Hyperventilation.
  • Overproduction of ketone bodies.

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