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Metabolic Alkalosis %u2022 Arterial pH > 7.45Definition:%u2022 Vomiting (loss of H+)%u2022 Hyperaldosteronism%u2022 Hypokalemia (H+ shifts outside and K+ shifts inside the cell)Causes%u2022 Respiratory: Decreased respiratory rate to increase PCO2%u2022 Renal: Increased excretion of bicarbonate (occurs late)Compensation:
