An intestinal obstruction at the pylorus or high in the small intestine causes metabolic alkalosis by causing which outcome?
A)Gain of bicarbonate from pancreatic secretions that cannot be absorbed
B)Excessive loss of hydrogen ions normally absorbed from gastric juices
C)Excessive loss of potassium, promoting atony of the intestinal wall
D)Loss of bile acid secretions that cannot be absorbed

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If the obstruction is at the pylorus or high in the small intestine, then metabolic alkalosis initially develops as a result of excessive loss of hydrogen ions that normally would be reabsorbed from the gastric juices. The alkalotic condition is not created by gain of bicarbonate, loss of potassium, or loss of bile acid secretions.

An Intestinal Obstruction at the Pylorus or High in the Small