A patient with severe diarrhea develops a metabolic acidosis due to the loss of which electrolyte-rich fluid?

A Gastric juice
B Pancreatic juice
C Bile
D Intestinal secretions rich in bicarbonate ✓

Explanation

Severe diarrhea can lead to the loss of intestinal secretions rich in bicarbonate, resulting in metabolic acidosis.

Mnemonic

'Diarrhea = Decreased Intestinal Absorption Results in Reduced pH And Reduced HCO3-' to remember the relationship between diarrhea and metabolic acidosis

Source

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance Pathophysiology Acid-Base Disturbances Medium NURSING Confidence: high