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beccaep

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An anion gap of 15 would indicate:
 
  a. metabolic acidosis.
  b. respiratory alkalosis.
  c. respiratory acidosis.
  d. metabolic alkalosis.

Question 2

Common noncardiopulmonary manifestations associated with Guillain-Barr is (are):
 
  1. difficulty swallowing.
  2. leg pain.
  3. distal paresthesia.
  4. absent deep tendon reflexes.
  a. 1
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 2, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4



AngeliqueG

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Answer to Question 1

A
An anion gap of 15 or higher would indicate a metabolic acidosis. The normal gap is 9 to 14 mEq/L.

Answer to Question 2

D
The peripheral nerve problems associated with Guillain-Barr can cause difficulty swallowing, leg pain, distal paresthesia, and absent deep tendon reflexes.



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