When a client's sodium level is low, which of the following occurs?
a. Bicarbonate ions move into the intracellular compartment.
b. Chloride level is unchanged.
c. Chloride level is low.
d. Kidneys secrete bicarbonate ions.
C
Chloride, the major extracellular anion, functions with sodium to maintain osmotic pressure and aid in maintaining acid-base balance. There is a direct relationship between the values of these electrolytes.
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