What can cause hypochloremia? 1. Diuretics 2. Gastrointestinal loss 3. Metabolic acidosis

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3


ANS: A
Abnormal chloride levels may occur for a variety of reasons (see Table 13-5).

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