The following metabolic anomaly is seen in cases of hemorrhagic shock.: (A) Metabolic acidosis, (B) Respiratory acidosis, (C) Respiratory alkalosis, (D) Metabolic alkalosis
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Metabolic acidosisRef: "Anion Gap: Acid Base Tutorial". University of Connecticut Health Centre* Lactic acidosis is seen in hemorrhagic shock.* Lactic acidosis causes increase anion gap metabolic acidosis.