Increased sodium intake, decreased sodium loss, or excessive water loss can lead to which of these disturbances?
a. hypernatremia c. metabolic acidosis
b. hyponatremia d. respiratory alkalosis
A
Hypernatremia, a serum sodium level greater than 145 mEq/L, results from excess sodium or water loss and movement of water from cells to the extracellular space.
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