Which electrolytes are cations?
a. Sodium, potassium, and chloride c. Bicarbonate, chloride, and calcium
b. Sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate d. Sodium, potassium, and magnesium
D
A balance exists between cations (positively charged ions), anions (negatively charged ions), and other substances in the fluid compartments. Cations are sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Anions are chloride and bicarbonate.
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