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1706 Anaesthesia

A 52-year-old man with gastric outlet obstruction secondary to a duodenal ulcer presents with hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy for this patient?

AInfusion of 0.9% NaCl with supplemental KCl until clinical signs of volume depletion are eliminated
BInfusion of isotonic (0.15 N) HCl a central venous catheter
CClamping the nasogastric tube to prevent fuher acid losses
DAdministration of acetazolamide to promote renal excretion of bicarbonate
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