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Acidosis in a patient may lead to

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 Acidosis in a patient may lead to.


  1. Increased urinary excretion of potassium.
  2. . Hypoventilation.
  3. A blood pH of less than 5.5.
  4. A urinary pH of less than 5.5.
  5. Tetany.

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A. False Hydrogen ions compete with potassium for secretion.

B. False Ventilation is increased in acidosis.

C. False This level would be fatal.

D. True Urinary pH may fall below 5.0.

E. False Acidosis reduces the risk of tetany by decreasing protein affinity for calcium.

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