Multiple choice

A patient began vomiting for several hours. What is the result of the loss of stomach contents?

  1. Metabolic acidosis

  2. Respiratory alkalosis

  3. Respiratory acidosis

  4. Metabolic alkalosis

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vomiting results in the loss of gastric hydrochloric acid. This loss of acid leads to an increase in blood pH, resulting in metabolic alkalosis.