Hypochloremia

What is the function of chloride in the body?  We are going to answer that question in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hypochloremia, or low levels of chloride in the body.  Then we go over common signs and symptoms that nurses will need to carefully monitor for. Finally, we will review priority nursing interventions and medical treatments along with potential complications.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Define hypochloremia
2. Discover normal parameters for chloride in the body
3. Identify causes and risk factors for developing hypochloremia
4. Summarize priority nursing interventions for clients with hypochloremia