A patient is having a blood test for serum electrolytes. Which of the following would be considered an anion?
a. sodium c. calcium
b. potassium d. chloride
D
Cations are ions that have a positive charge such as sodium, potassium, and calcium. Anions are those ions with a negative charge such as chloride and phosphate.
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