A client with liver failure is diagnosed with metabolic acidosis. What pathophysiological mechanism does the nurse recognize is the cause of the client's acid-base imbalance?
A) Volume deficit and loss of gastric acid.
B) Impaired clearance of hydrogen ions.
C) Poor tissue perfusion and anaerobic metabolism.
D) Impaired clearance of lactate.

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The Answer of A client with liver failure is diagnosed with metabolic acidosis. What pathophysiological mechanism does the nurse recognize is the cause of the client's acid-base imbalance?
A) Volume deficit and loss of gastric acid.
B) Impaired clearance of hydrogen ions.
C) Poor tissue perfusion and anaerobic metabolism.
D) Impaired clearance of lactate.

A Client with Liver Failure Is Diagnosed with Metabolic Acidosis