Which Acid-Base Imbalance Can Result from Diuretics Use, Vomiting, and Loss

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which acid-base imbalance can result from diuretics use, vomiting, and loss of chloride?

• A)Respiratory alkalosis
• B)Respiratory acidosis
• C)Metabolic alkalosis
• D)Metabolic acidosis

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