In order to explain the importance of hydration, the nurse shows this diagram to a group of high school athletes. The nurse would indicate that which fluid component holds fluid composing 40% of total body weight?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
3
Rationale: The cells make up the intracellular fluid compartment, which holds fluid equal to 40% of body weight.
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1. with food. 2. on an empty stomach. 3. 2 hours before a meal. 4. before bed.
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