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Demonstrate the acid-base principles that affect all physiologic systems and how buffering systems regulate this balance)

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Apply the information from Module 2- Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance.

Your patient presents with the following lab values:

pH 7.28

HCO3 20mEq/L

K+ 5.7

Vital signs are as follows:

Temperature: 99.0 F

Pulse: 100

Respirations: 25

Blood pressure: 90/50mmHg

Based on what we have learned so far, what condition do you think this patient presents with? Discuss potential causes for this condition.

Respond to one other peer, and cite references using APA format.