What can cause hypochloremia? 1. Diuretics 2. Gastrointestinal loss 3. Metabolic acidosis

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

ANS: A
Abnormal chloride levels may occur for a variety of reasons (see Table 13-5).

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A) Suction the blood from the airway. B) Provide positive pressure ventilation. C) Stabilize the knife with bulky dressings. D) Remove the knife and seal the injury with a dressing.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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