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

question 126

Multiple Choice

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

• A)the amount of Na+ is really unchanged since the water has only changed location and not left the body.
• 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)levels are measured as a concentration, so as water decreases, levels increase.
• E)the Na+ levels would appear decreased as the ICF water leaves for the hyperosmotic ECF.

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