Which electrolyte disturbance is likely to occur because the patient is in metabolic alkalosis?
a. hypercalcemia c. hyponatremia
b. hypomagnesemia d. hypokalemia
D
A normal serum potassium level is a prerequisite to renal compensation. In alkalosis, potassium ions enter the cells in exchange for hydrogen ions, causing hypokalemia.
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