Physiological Integrity

Metabolic Acidosis

Learn about the definition for this nursing term.

Any process that causes a decrease in the body's pH, as a result of retention of acids or loss of bicarbonate buffers. Causes include excessive intake of acids, salicylates, methanol or ethylene glycol; renal disease or failure; severe dehydration; diarrhea; rhabdomyolysis; seizures; and shock.

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