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rmenurse

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Hypokalemia may occur as the result of:
 
  a. excessive sodium intake.
  b. prolonged diarrhea.
  c. the use of multivitamins.
  d. prolonged immobilization.

Question 2

The mineral that is found primarily in the intracellular fluid compartment is:
 
  a. sodium.
  b. chloride.
  c. potassium.
  d. magnesium.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C




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