A patient being evaluated for cardiac pathology asks the nurse why sodium, calcium, and potassium are so important in the diet. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Because you are on potassium supplements, it is important to monitor electrolytes."
B. "The action potentials of the heart muscle cells are dependent on the diffusion of sodium, potassium, and calcium across the cell membrane."
C. "It is the pacemaker of your heart that is responsible for the heartbeat."
D. "Heart rate is affected by the oxygen levels in your body, which involves the attachment of oxygen molecules to these electrolytes."
Answer: B
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