Prolonged vomiting is likely to lead to what type of acid-base imbalance?
A) respiratory alkalosis
B) respiratory acidosis
C) metabolic alkalosis
D) metabolic acidosis
E) physical acidosis

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Prolonged vomiting results in the loss of hydrogen ions from the stomach, leading to a loss of acid in the body. This loss of acid results in an increase in blood pH, or alkalosis, known as metabolic alkalosis.

Prolonged Vomiting Is Likely to Lead to What Type of Acid-Base