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    What Type of Acid-Base Imbalance Can Result from Prolonged Vomiting
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What Type of Acid-Base Imbalance Can Result from Prolonged Vomiting

Question 21

Question 21

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What type of acid-base imbalance can result from prolonged vomiting in which only the stomach contents are lost?


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

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