The student nurse knows that when a cell is in the depolarized stage, which of the following electrolytes are inside the cell? (Select all that apply)

a. Potassium
b. Sodium
c. Phosphate
d. Magnesium
e. Calcium


b. Sodium
e. Calcium
rationale: Calcium and sodium rush into the cell during depolarization in exchange for potassium and magnesium.

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