What is one potential side effect of using hypertonic saline?

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The question is asking about the potential side effects of using hypertonic saline. We need to analyze the options provided and identify which side effect is most relevant to the use of hypertonic saline.

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Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis is a condition where there is either a low level of bicarbonate in the blood or an increased amount of acid in the bloodstream, often due to the addition of NaCl in hypertonic solutions.

Tips

Confusing hyperchloremic acidosis with hypernatremia, as they are distinct conditions though both can be consequences of hypertonic saline use.

Sources

• NCBI - Hypertonic Saline - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Hypertonic saline in critical care: a review - associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com