A Child Has a 2-Day History of Vomiting and Diarrhea

question 11

Multiple Choice

A child has a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhea.He has hypoactive bowel sounds and an irregular pulse.Electrolyte values are sodium,139 mEq/L; potassium,3.3 mEq/L; and calcium,9.5 mg/dL.This child is likely to have which of the following electrolyte imbalances?

• A) Hyponatremia
• B) Hypocalcemia
• C) Hyperkalemia
• D) Hypokalemia

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