Select the Statement That Best Explains the Potential Effect of Hyperchloremia

question 19

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that best explains the potential effect of hyperchloremia in the body.

• A) The presence of high levels of chloride causes more chloride to be absorbed by the renal tubules, leaving less chloride in the extracellular fluid, thereby causing the development of acidosis.
• B) The presence of high levels of chloride causes more hydrogen to be retained in the blood to help balance the excess chloride, causing hyperchloremic alkalosis.
• C) The presence of high levels of chloride causes more hydrogen to be retained in the blood to help balance the excess chloride, causing the development of hyperchloremic acidosis.
• D) None of these statements are correct.

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