<prompt> Acidosis in shock is best treated by-Increased ventilationVolume resuscitationO2 suppoi.v. soda bicarbonate  <response>: Shock associated lactic acidosis is the primary, but not exclusive, cause of metabolic acidosis in the shock state. Shock is defined as a clinical state of acute circulatory failure with inadequate oxygen utilization andor delivery by the cells which results in cellular dysoxia or hypoxia. Its treated by volume resuscitation Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 345 