A patient with a high anion gap metabolic acidosis would likely have an increased level of which of the following electrolytes?

A Chloride
B Bicarbonate
C Lactate ✓
D Potassium

Explanation

A high anion gap metabolic acidosis is often caused by an increase in unmeasured anions such as lactate, which can accumulate in conditions such as lactic acidosis.

Source

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance Pathophysiology Acid-Base Disorders Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high