A patient with severe vertigo secondary to an inner ear infection suffers from a protracted bout of vomiting. She will be most at risk for systemic symptoms related to reduced plasma concentration of which of the following electrolytes?

A. HCO3-
B. Cl-
C. Na+
D. H+
E. K+


ANS: E

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