In the Equation to Estimate Osmolality by Calculation, Why Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

In the equation to estimate osmolality by calculation, why is the sodium multiplied by two?

• A)Sodium is present in body fluids in twice the concentration of other ions.
• B)Sodium has a valence of two.
• C)The equation accounts for sodium and its corresponding anion.
• D)This factor accounts for the fact that sodium may be bound to chloride (NaCl) or to bicarbonate (NaHCO₃).

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