Why might a patient with CKD develop metabolic acidosis along with electrolyte imbalances?
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Correct answer: Impaired renal acid excretion and bicarbonate regeneration
Kidneys failing to excrete hydrogen ions and regenerate bicarbonate leads to metabolic acidosis, which in turn affects electrolyte shifts (e.g., increasing potassium).
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