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NUR 1234 - Lesson 04 , Electrolyte Imbalances Part 1

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Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 8,659 minutes 3.25 out of 31 * Score for this quiz: 3.25 out of 31 * Submitted Mar 30 at 3:20pm This attempt took 8,659 minutes. Not yet grade... d / 1 pts Question 1 Your Answer: Exercise 1 - Writing Activity This exercise will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Exercise 1 - Question 1 Describe the general function of electrolytes. Electrolytes, or ions, are substances dissolved in body fluid that carry electrical charge. Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge when they are dissolved in a liquid such as blood. The blood electrolytes—sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate—help regulate nerve and muscle function and maintain acid-base balance and water balance. 3/30/2020 Lesson 04 - Electrolyte Imbalances, Part 1 : NRSG2570: Multisystem Disorders (1B-A_2020-02-24_Miramar) https://concorde.instructure.com/courses/27651/quizzes/132243 2/23 Electrolytes are substances dissolved in body fluids that carry an electrical charge. The difference in the electrolyte concentration between the intracellular fluid (ICF) and the extracellular fluid (ECF) helps to maintain membrane excitability and allows for transmission of nerve impulses. 1 / 1 pts Question 2 Exercise 1 - Question 2 Match each term with its corresponding definition. (A) A negatively charged ion (B) A substance in body fluids that carries an electrical charge; an electrolyte (C) A positively charged ion [Show More]

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