Which assessment finding would alert the nurse that a patient who is vomiting has developed hypochloremia?
A) Slow, shallow respirations
B) Polydipsia
C) Poor skin turgor
D) Decreased urine output

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Hypochloremia can lead to metabolic alkalosis, which is often associated with slow, shallow respirations as the body attempts to retain carbon dioxide to balance pH levels.

Which Assessment Finding Would Alert the Nurse That a Patient