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A 43-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after being found down on the side of the street. The patient is able to provide her name and date of birth but no additional information. Review of the medical record reveals a history of alcohol use disorder, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus. Her medications include acetazolamide, furosemide, and insulin. Her temperature is 37.6°C (99.7°F), pulse is 85/min, and blood pressure is 141/76 mmHg. The patient is oriented to self but not time or place. The abdomen is nondistended and nontender. Vomitus and the smell of alcohol is noticed on the patient’s clothing. Laboratory testing is ordered and reveals the following findings:
Which of the following pathophysiologic mechanisms is the most likely cause of this patient’s laboratory findings?
| Laboratory value | Result |
| Serum chemistry | |
| Sodium | 139 mEq/L |
| Potassium | 3.4 mEq/L |
| Chloride | 93 mEq/L |
| Bicarbonate | 31 mEq/L |
| Calcium | 9.9 mg/dL |
| Arterial blood gas | |
| pH | 7.49 |
| PaCO2 | 42 mmHg |
| PaO2 | 104 mmHg |
Which of the following pathophysiologic mechanisms is the most likely cause of this patient’s laboratory findings?
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