A baby is admitted to the hospital with a history of diarrhea and watery feces occurring over

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A baby is admitted to the hospital with a history of diarrhea and watery feces occurring over the last three days. The baby has sunken fontanelles, indicating extreme dehydration. Tests indicate that the baby has a bacterium-induced colitis, and antibiotics are prescribed. Because of the baby's loss of intestinal juices, do you think that his blood pH would indicate acidosis or alkalosis? Explain your reasoning.
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Human Anatomy and Physiology

ISBN: 978-0321927040

10th edition

Authors: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn

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