Here's a quick guide to understanding the causes of acidosis! ✅ Metabolic acidosis happens when there's too much acid (like in DKA, starvation, or toxins) or a loss of bicarbonate (due to things like pancreatitis, kidney failure, or diarrhea) ✅ Respiratory acidosis is caused by CO2 retention - think respiratory depression, inadequate chest expansion, or COPD Need more help with ABGs? We have an on-demand lecture ready to walk you through the steps to get your ABGs right every time - for nursing