Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Pathophysiologic Process

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiologic process of hypernatremia?

• A) Saline excess leads to weight gain, edema, and congestive heart failure.
• B) Increased extracellular osmolality leads to cellular shriveling.
• C) Excess extracellular water leads to swelling of body cells.
• D) Sodium excess leads to excessive water retention.

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