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Average Score: 72%
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A client has experienced 48 hours of severe repeated bouts of vomiting. Which acid-base imbalance is of most concern?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Severe vomiting causes loss of gastric acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis (D). Respiratory imbalances (A, B) and metabolic acidosis (C) are less likely.