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For the following medical conditions, select the associated acid base disturbances.Sepsis.

A
metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis
B
metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis
C
metabolic alkalosis and respiratory acidosis
D
metabolic alkalosis and respiratory alkalosis
High-Yield Explanation
Sepsis can cause cardiovascular insufficiency with lactic acidosis, whereas fever and endotoxemia stimulate the respiratory center, causing respiratory alkalosis.

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