What should be included in nutritional and hydration support for a patient with low chloride levels from severe vomiting?
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Correct answer: Sodium chloride fluids (oral or IV) to replace chloride and maintain acid-base balance
Fluids with sodium chloride help replace chloride losses and maintain acid-base balance in patients with low chloride levels due to vomiting.
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