Which Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances Are Caused by Prolonged Diarrhea

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which electrolyte and acid-base imbalances are caused by prolonged diarrhea?

• A)Hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
• B)Hyponatremic metabolic alkalosis
• C)Hypokalemic metabolic acidosis
• D)Hyponatremic metabolic acidosis

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