Acute diarrheal dehydration in children often comes with important acid–base and electrolyte disturbances that can influence timely recognition and management. Identifying the most likely laboratory abnormality in this setting is a useful clinical skill in day-to-day pediatric practice. Take this quick question and test your pediatric electrolyte interpretation skills. (Scroll down to answer the question) ##Reference## Bhowmick R. Normal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis in Pediatric Acute Diarrhea: A Menace or an Innocent Bystander?
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