Abstract
The role of chloride in acid-base balance is described. Chloride is defined, and its functions, regulation, and normal values are discussed. Chloride shift is explained. Hypochloremia and hyperchloremia and their implications in acid-base balance are discussed, including etiology, assessment, types of metabolic acidosis, treatment, and nursing considerations.
MeSH terms
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Acid-Base Equilibrium / physiology*
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Acid-Base Imbalance* / diagnosis
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Acid-Base Imbalance* / etiology
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Acid-Base Imbalance* / metabolism
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Acid-Base Imbalance* / therapy
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Blood Gas Analysis
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Chlorides / physiology*
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Humans
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Risk Factors
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Water-Electrolyte Imbalance* / diagnosis
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Water-Electrolyte Imbalance* / etiology
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Water-Electrolyte Imbalance* / metabolism
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Water-Electrolyte Imbalance* / therapy