81. A patient with uncompensated metabolic acidosis has low blood pH and low bicarbonate. What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of the acidosis?
A.
Hyperventilation.
B.
Increased production or decreased excretion of metabolic acids.
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C.
Overproduction of CO2?.
D.
Excessive loss of chloride.
📖 Additional Information
Hyperventilation.
Increased production or decreased excretion of metabolic acids.
