Question 10

6 month-old female with chronic parenteral nutrition dependence secondary to microvillus inclusion disease presents for routine outpatient visit. History notable for increased stool output after exposure to older sibling with rotavirus. Physical exam is notable for decreased weight, lung sounds clear, no edema exam, no signs or symptoms of heart failure.
 
Labs:
Detail
Value
Normal
Flag
Sodium
130 mmol/L
135-148 Low
Potassium
3.3 mmol/L
3.20-4.50  
Chloride
95 mmol/L
96-109 Low
Bicarbonate
15 mmol/L
22-30 Low
Blood urea nitrogen
30 mg/dL
7-18 High
Creatinine
0.9 mg/dL
0.5-1.2  
Glucose
90 mg/dL
66-199  
Calcium
12.5 mg/dL
8.4-10.5 High
Magnesium
2 mg/dL
1.6-2.6  
Phosphate
4.5 mg/dL
2.7-4.9  
 
What is the most likely explanation for his labs:
 

A. Vitamin D deficiency

B. Dehydration

C. Vitamin A toxicity

D. Volume overload

E. Adrenal insufficiency

 

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