The nurse is caring for a patient who has been vomiting for 3 days. On which potential acid-base and electrolyte complications should the nurse focus when caring for this patient?

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Vomiting leads to the loss of gastric acid, which can cause metabolic alkalosis. Additionally, the loss of stomach contents can result in hypokalemia due to the loss of potassium.

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