Table 1 Common electrolyte changes with different purging modes
Purging mode | Sodium | Potassium | Chloride | Bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diuretics | Decreased or normal | Decreased | Decreased | Increased |
Laxatives (short-term) | Decreased or normal | Decreased | Increased | Decreased |
Laxatives (long-term) | Decreased or normal | Decreased | Decreased | Increased |
Vomiting | Decreased or normal | Decreased | Decreased | Increased |