A patient with the flu is experiencing persistent vomiting and has an increased pH. This patient is experiencing:

a. metabolic alkalosis
b. respiratory alkalosis
c. respiratory acidosis
d. metabolic acidosis


Answer: a. metabolic alkalosis

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