Baby Ann, age 9 months, is vomiting and has diarrhea. This can be life threatening because of the losses of water and which two minerals?

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Vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration and loss of important electrolytes such as sodium and chloride. Therefore, option D, which includes both sodium and chloride, is the best choice. Magnesium, potassium, chloride, and phosphorus may also be lost, but sodium and chloride are typically the most critical in cases of dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea.

Baby Ann, Age 9 Months, Is Vomiting and Has Diarrhea