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What is most important to remember about extracellular electrolyte balance regarding sodium (Na+) and fluid shifts?
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A.
Sodium maintains the majority of extracellular osmotic pressure, and when the ECF or ICF changes in solute concentration, fluid shifts from the area of lesser concentration to the area of greater concentration to equalize osmolality.
B.
Potassium maintains the majority of extracellular osmotic pressure, and fluid shifts from areas of greater concentration to areas of lesser concentration whenever ECF osmolality rises.
C.
Sodium concentration has no effect on water movement between compartments because water moves independently of solute concentration gradients.
D.
Chloride is the primary determinant of osmotic pressure in both the ECF and ICF, and fluid shifts occur only when chloride levels fall below normal.
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