A patient with severe diarrhea develops metabolic acidosis due to excessive loss of which electrolyte?

A Sodium
B Potassium
C Bicarbonate ✓
D Chloride

Explanation

Severe diarrhea can lead to excessive loss of bicarbonate ions, resulting in metabolic acidosis.

Source

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance Clinical Physiology Acid-Base Disorders Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high