Which laboratory abnormalities would be seen secondary

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An 18-year-old woman presents with a 1-month history of diarrhea. The patient reports having 3 bowel movements per day, with stools that are watery. She denies abdominal pain, fever, or a history of travel outside the country. Her last menstrual period was 3 weeks ago. The patient is a college student who enjoys gymnastics in her leisure time. On further inquiry, she expresses dissatisfaction with her weight and requests weight loss medication. Physical examination is significant only for calluses on the back of her right hand over the knuckles. Her vital signs are within normal limits, and her body mass index is 27 kg/m2. Which laboratory abnormalities would be seen secondary to this patient's diarrhea?

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