What is usually associated with hyperchloremia?
a. Metabolic acidosis
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Respiratory acidosis
d. Respiratory alkalosis
A
Chlorides bind with positively charged ions such as K+ in the patient with metabolic acidosis.
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