Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Interpretation
A An electrolyte is a substance that is capable of conducting an electrical current when placed into solution.
B When an electrolyte dissolves in solution, it dissociates, producing ions. For example, sodium chloride (NaCl) dissociates into sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl−) ions.
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