A patient is experiencing persistent vomiting. She has an increased pH. What do you suspect?

a. Respiratory alkalosis
b. Metabolic acidosis
c. Respiratory acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis


Answer: d. Metabolic alkalosis

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