All of the Following Statements Concerning Severe Hyperglycemia's Effect on Serum

question 29

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning severe hyperglycemia's effect on serum Na⁺ levels are true, EXCEPT

• A) levels are measured as a concentration, so as water decreases, levels increase.
• B) administering a hypertonic saline would help compensate for the decreased Na⁺ levels.
• C) as insulin is administered, serum Na⁺ levels will return to normal.
• D) the amount of Na⁺ is really unchanged since the water has only changed location and not left the body.
• E) the Na⁺ levels would appear decreased as the ICF water leaves for the hyperosmotic ECF.

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