Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would force Na⁺ to exchange for H⁺,producing metabolic alkalosis?
1) Hypochloremia
2) Hyperchloremia
3) Hypokalemia
4) Hyperkalemia
5) HCO₃^-

Question

Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would force Na⁺ to exchange for H⁺,producing metabolic alkalosis? 1)Hypochloremia 2)Hyperchloremia 3)Hypokalemia 4)Hyperkalemia 5)HCO₃^-

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Either low chloride (hypochloremia)or low potassium (hypokalemia)would force Na⁺ to exchange for H⁺,producing a loss of H⁺ and metabolic alkalosis.

Which of the Following Electrolyte Imbalances Would Force Na+ to Exchange

Which of the Following Electrolyte Imbalances Would Force Na⁺ to Exchange