Asked by Kassandra Pierre on Jun 25, 2024
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The nurse is reviewing laboratory results. Which cation will the nurse observe is the most abundant in the blood?
A) Sodium
B) Chloride
C) Potassium
D) Magnesium
Abundant
Existent in large quantities; plentiful.
Cation
An ion with a positive charge, formed when an atom loses electrons during a chemical reaction.
Chloride
A chemical element that, when combined with sodium, forms table salt (sodium chloride), and plays vital roles in bodily functions.
- Acquire insight into the role electrolytes play in maintaining bodily health and examine variations in their levels.
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DA
Douglas AyegaJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sodium is the most abundant cation in the blood. Potassium is the predominant intracellular cation. Chloride is an anion (negatively charged) rather than a cation (positively charged). Magnesium is found predominantly inside cells and in bone.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into the role electrolytes play in maintaining bodily health and examine variations in their levels.
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