Which of the following findings in this patient would be MOST consistent with metabolic acidosis attributed to diarrhea?
A. Hypokalemia and positive value of urine anion gap (UAG) Wrong Choice!
B. Hyperchloremia and negative value of UAG Correct Choice
C. Hyperchloremia and positive value of UAG Wrong Choice!
D. Hyperkalemia and negative value of UAG Wrong Choice!
Answer:B
Which of the following findings in this patient would be MOST consistent with metabolic acidosis attributed to diarrhea?
A. Hypokalemia and positive value of urine anion gap (UAG) Wrong Choice! B. Hyperchloremia and negative value of UAG Correct Choice C. Hyperchloremia and positive value of UAG Wrong Choice! D. Hyperkalemia and negative value of UAG Wrong Choice!