A 70 kg man presents with pyloric strenosis resulting from peptic ulcer disease is admitted for resuscitation after one week of prolonged vomiting. The metabolic disturbance is associated with
Correct Answer: Hypokalemic hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis
Description: Repetitive vomiting leads to hypochloremic,hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis. the urine is initially alkaline but later becomes acidic ( paradoxical aciduria)
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