Baby Andrew is admitted with pyloric stenosis. He has been projectile vomiting for the last 24 hours. What is he most at risk for?
A)Metabolic alkalosis.
B)Metabolic acidosis.
C)Hyperkalemia.
D)Hypernatremia.

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Baby Andrew is admitted with pyloric stenosis and has been projectile vomiting for the last 24 hours; he is most at risk for metabolic alkalosis. This is because the pH level in his blood has been altered due to all his vomiting and loss of fluids and electrolytes.

Baby Andrew Is Admitted with Pyloric Stenosis