A 55-year-old male presents to his primary care physician fo…

A 55-year-old male presents to his primary care physician for a 6-month follow-up visit. On this visit, he denies any complaints, pain, discomfort, or changes in his lifestyle. He did say that he is forgetful when it comes to taking his medication. His medical history is significant for moderate obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Blood work indicated elevated creatinine and BUN levels. His GFR is 50 ml/min (GFR = 125 ml/min). Which of the following is the most appropriate statement to share with the patient considering these lab results?

A 35-year-old female with AIDS was transported to the ER wit…

A 35-year-old female with AIDS was transported to the ER with a fever of 39o Celsius (102.2° Fahrenheit [N = 97 – 99o Fahrenheit]), and a three-week history of copious diarrhea. After reviewing her lab values and arterial blood gases, what is the most likely primary acid-base abnormality manifested by this patient?