The nurse is aware that extracellular fluid osmolarity is primarily maintained by:
1. chloride.
2. magnesium.
3. potassium.
4. sodium.
4
Sodium as the primary extracellular electrolyte controls the osmolarity of the extracellular fluid, either too much or too little.
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a. a law made by politicians. b. a law made by judges. c. the local law of the land. d. law that is not against society.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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