A 64yo pt has been having freq episodes of secretory diarrhea, which is extremely watery, with
large amounts of mucous. A dx of villous adenoma was made after endoscopy. What electrolyte
abnormality is most likely in this pt?
a. Hyperkalemia
b. Hypernatremia
c. Hyponatremia
d. Hypokalemia
e. Hypercalcemia
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answer: hypokalemia
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