Acid–base disorders are common in acute medical practice, but identifying the underlying process requires interpretation of multiple biochemical parameters. The anion gap provides an important framework for recognizing metabolic acidosis associated with the accumulation of unmeasured anions. Test your clinical reasoning with this quick question on acid–base interpretation! (Scroll down to answer the question) ##References## Clin J Am Soc Nephrol ## ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only.

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