An Infant with Pyloric Stenosis Experiences Excessive Vomiting That Can

question 28

Multiple Choice

An infant with pyloric stenosis experiences excessive vomiting that can result in:

• A)Hyperchloremia.
• B)Hypernatremia.
• C)Metabolic acidosis.
• D)Metabolic alkalosis.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Related to the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Hormones

Hormones are chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, where children start to engage in symbolic play but lack the ability to perform operations or mental manipulations.