A patient with severe diarrhea is at risk for developing which type of acid-base disturbance?

A Metabolic alkalosis
B Respiratory acidosis
C Metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap ✓
D Respiratory alkalosis

Explanation

Severe diarrhea can lead to a loss of bicarbonate ions, resulting in a metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap.

Source

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