Monday, September 6, 2010

NCLEX type question Week of 9-5-10

In assessing fluid and electrolyte status, the nurse recognizes that the regulator of extracellular osmolarity is:

1. sodium
2. potassium
3. chloride
4. calcium

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  1. Answer 1

    Osmolarity is the concentration of solution in 1000g of water. Sodium ions make up the majority of osmolarity of extracellular fluid.

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