A Client Has a Severe Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client has a severe fluid and electrolyte imbalance.The nurse is aware that in order for the body to move large molecules and molecules with electrical charges,which two processes are required?

• A)Active transport and tonicity
• B)Osmosis and active transport
• C)Diffusion and active transport
• D)Osmosis and diffusion

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