In a child with pyloric stenosis and resultant metabolic alkalosis, which electrolyte disturbance is most likely to be seen?
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Correct answer: Hypochloremia and hypokalemia
Continuous vomiting causes loss of stomach acid and chloride → metabolic alkalosis; also potassium loss leading to hypokalemia and hypochloremia.
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