A person suspected of having chloride responsive metabolic alkalosis caused by prolonged vomiting would exhibit which one of the following?

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Chloride responsive metabolic alkalosis occurs when there is an excess loss of acid (or gain of base) via the gastrointestinal tract or kidneys, leading to a primary bicarbonate excess. This is often seen in cases of prolonged vomiting, where there is loss of hydrochloric acid in the gastric contents. A primary bicarbonate deficit would result in metabolic acidosis, which is not consistent with this scenario. A deficit or excess of cdCO₂ (I am unsure what this refers to) is not relevant to the case.

A Person Suspected of Having Chloride Responsive Metabolic Alkalosis Caused