Surgery Which of the following is the most common acid-base disturbance in patients with cirrhosis and poal hypeension? A Metabolic acidosis. B Respiratory alkalosis. C Metabolic alkalosis. D Respiratory acidosis. 💡 Explanation Which of the following is the most common acid-base disturbance in patients with cirrhosis and poal hypeension? ✓ Correct Answer: C. Metabolic alkalosis.