Which of the Following Would Be Important in Treating Metabolic

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be important in treating metabolic alkalosis?

• A) Increasing bicarbonate ions
• B) Increasing chloride ions
• C) Decreasing potassium ions
• D) Decreasing sodium ions

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