Loss of Gastric Acids Through Vomiting Can Lead To

question 48

Multiple Choice

Loss of gastric acids through vomiting can lead to:

• A) metabolic alkalosis
• B) metabolic acidosis
• C) diabetes insipidus
• D) hyponatremia
• E) hypernatremia

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