Which of the following statements is true regarding fluid shifts?
A) There are always more positive electrolytes than negative in a solution; it is therefore impossible to follow fluid shifts.
B) Nonelectrolytes are the controlling factor in directing fluid shifts.
C) Electrolytes are not as important as proteins in regulating fluid shifts in the body.
D) Electrolytes have greater osmotic power than nonelectrolytes and therefore have the greatest ability to cause fluid shifts.
D
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