A Patient Has Been Experiencing Prolonged Vomiting

question 77

Multiple Choice

A patient has been experiencing prolonged vomiting. Since she has lost many hydrogen ions, you predict her acid ^-base imbalance to be:

• A) respiratory acidosis.
• B) metabolic acidosis.
• C) respiratory alkalosis.
• D) metabolic alkalosis.

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Definitions:

Eating Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health.

Interpersonal Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on the interpersonal relationships of the patient, aiming to improve communication patterns and how they relate to others.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A therapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, maladaptive behaviors, and cognitive processes through a number of goal-oriented, explicit systematic procedures.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by methods to avoid weight gain such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives.