A young boy playing outside on a very hot day has become dehydrated. When he enters the house, he appears lethargic. The mother is a nurse and becomes concerned that he may be experiencing a fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Electrolytes include all of the following except

a. sodium ion.
b. glucose.
c. potassium ion.
d. chloride ion.


b. glucose.

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