What Is the Normal PH of Gastric Aspirates

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the normal pH of gastric aspirates?

• A) There is no normal pH for gastric aspirates
• B) 6.5-7.5
• C) 5.5-6.5
• D) Less than 5.5

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