In the Equation to Estimate Osmolality by Calculation, Why Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the equation to estimate osmolality by calculation, why are glucose and BUN divided by 18 and 2.8, respectively?

• A)to provide an estimate of the contribution of glucose and BUN to the total number of particles of each
• B)to convert each from mg/L to mmol/L
• C)to account for the number of charges on each molecule
• D)both a and b

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