Identify the electrolyte imbalance most likely to occur in a pediatric patient with severe dehydration due to persistent vomiting.
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✓ Correct answer: B. HypokalemiaAnswer: Hypokalemia Hypokalemia occurs in severe dehydration from persistent vomiting because of the loss of potassium (K+) in gastric secretions and the body's compensatory mechanisms. Clinical manifestations of hypokalemia include muscle weakness, arrhythmias, and in severe cases, paralysis. Management of hypokalemia involves electrolyte replacement and monitoring of cardiac function, ensuring the maintenance of potassium levels within the normal range.
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