Hypernatremia Can Theoretically Be Caused by Either an Increase in Sodium

question 41

Multiple Choice

Hypernatremia can theoretically be caused by either an increase in sodium or a(n) :

• A) increase in potassium consumption
• B) decrease in potassium consumption
• C) decrease in blood glucose
• D) increase in water consumption
• E) decrease in water consumption

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