What is Hypernatremia?
Quiz Options
- Increase in blood sodium
- Decrease in blood iron
- Decrease in blood potassium
- Increase in blood glucose
Explanation
Hypernatremia is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of sodium ions in the blood, typically exceeding 145 mEq/L. It is usually caused by a net loss of water or an excessive intake of salt, leading to cellular dehydration.