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What can occur in tissues when there is excessive accumulation of extracellular fluid?
What can occur in tissues when there is excessive accumulation of extracellular fluid?
- Hypocalcemia
- Dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Edema (correct)
Which electrolyte is involved in muscle contraction and bone health?
Which electrolyte is involved in muscle contraction and bone health?
- Magnesium
- Calcium (correct)
- Sodium
- Potassium
What is the primary function of calcium in the human body?
What is the primary function of calcium in the human body?
- Transmitting nerve impulses
- Regulating fluid balance
- Maintaining strong bones and teeth (correct)
- Regulating heartbeat
Which of the following is NOT a function of electrolytes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of electrolytes?
What can occur when there is an imbalance of electrolytes in the body?
What can occur when there is an imbalance of electrolytes in the body?
What is the normal adult range for potassium in MEq/L?
What is the normal adult range for potassium in MEq/L?
Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is characterized by an abnormal level of calcium in the blood?
Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is characterized by an abnormal level of calcium in the blood?
What is the primary goal of identifying patients at risk for electrolyte imbalances?
What is the primary goal of identifying patients at risk for electrolyte imbalances?
What is the correct range for sodium in MEq/L?
What is the correct range for sodium in MEq/L?
What is the primary purpose of determining the effectiveness of the plan of care for electrolyte imbalances?
What is the primary purpose of determining the effectiveness of the plan of care for electrolyte imbalances?
What is the primary function of sodium in the human body?
What is the primary function of sodium in the human body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of sodium in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of sodium in the body?
What is a potential consequence of an imbalance of sodium in the body?
What is a potential consequence of an imbalance of sodium in the body?
Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for controlling and regulating volume of body fluids?
Which of the following electrolytes is responsible for controlling and regulating volume of body fluids?
What is the main function of electrolytes like sodium in the body?
What is the main function of electrolytes like sodium in the body?
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