A patient with severe vomiting is at risk of developing which type of acid-base disturbance?

A Metabolic acidosis with respiratory alkalosis
B Respiratory acidosis with metabolic alkalosis
C Metabolic alkalosis with respiratory acidosis ✓
D Metabolic alkalosis with respiratory alkalosis

Explanation

Severe vomiting can lead to loss of hydrogen ions and chloride ions, resulting in metabolic alkalosis. The body compensates by increasing CO2 levels, leading to respiratory acidosis.

Source

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance Acid-Base Balance Clinical Applications Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high