An Intestinal Obstruction at the Pylorus or High in the Small

question 22

Multiple Choice

An intestinal obstruction at the pylorus or high in the small intestine causes metabolic alkalosis by causing which outcome?

• A)Gain of bicarbonate from pancreatic secretions that cannot be absorbed
• B)Excessive loss of hydrogen ions normally absorbed from gastric juices
• C)Excessive loss of potassium, promoting atony of the intestinal wall
• D)Loss of bile acid secretions that cannot be absorbed

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