Which electrolyte disturbance commonly accompanies metabolic alkalosis?
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Correct answer: Hypokalemia
Metabolic alkalosis is often associated with hypokalemia. Potassium shifts into cells in exchange for hydrogen ions, lowering serum potassium levels.
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