Problem
Understanding that HCl is produced in the stomach and that he has been vomiting his stomach contents, predict the acid/base imbalance that repeated vomiting will cause. Predict the effect on blood chloride level from repeated vomiting? "Normal saline" is often used to treat dehydration. What does it mean for the saline to be "normal"? Research to discover signs or symptoms of dehydration. List 3. Explain how an alteration in respiratory rate can compensate for an acid- base imbalance.