pH < 7.35; and a \[HCO3-\] < 22 mEq/L

pH > 7.35; and a \[HCO3-\] > 22 mEq/L

pH < 7.45; and a \[HCO3-\] < 26 mEq/L

pH < 7.35; and a \[HCO3-\] > 26 mEq/L

renal tubular acidosis

metabolic alkalosis

respiratory acidosis

all of the given answers represent a primary acid-base disorder

the oral ingestion of excessive amount of water results in a suppression of vasopressin (ADH) release and leads to polyuria.

the kidneys are not adequately responding to vasopressin (ADH)

damage to the posterior pituitary results in a deficiency of vasopressin (ADH)

insufficient insulin production by pancreatic beta-cells

damage to the posterior pituitary results in a deficiency of vasopressin (ADH)

the kidneys are not adequately responding to vasopressin (ADH)

the oral ingestion of excessive amount of water results in a suppression of vasopressin (ADH) release and leads to polyuria.

insufficient insulin production by pancreatic beta-cells

I and III only

I, II, and III

III only

II and III only