I just wanted to clarify acid-base status w/ diarrhea
I had a question on my medicine shelf that asked which electrolyte would increase in the serum w/ diarrhea.
Would you get a normal anion-gap metabolic acidosis (low HCO3, hypokalemia, increase Cl). Are those the 3 main electrolytes affected?
I had a question on my medicine shelf that asked which electrolyte would increase in the serum w/ diarrhea.
Would you get a normal anion-gap metabolic acidosis (low HCO3, hypokalemia, increase Cl). Are those the 3 main electrolytes affected?