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Can fluid retention cause lab values to be deceptively high, whereas dehydration may cause the values to be deceptively low?

  • A. TRUE
  • B. FALSE
  • C. Not always
  • D. Sometimes
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The statement is incorrect. Fluid retention generally results in lab values appearing deceptively low, not high, because the excess fluid dilutes the concentration of substances in the blood. Conversely, dehydration can make lab values appear deceptively high as the reduced fluid volume in the body means substances in the blood are less diluted. Choices 'C: Not always' and 'D: Sometimes' are not specific and do not directly address the statement in the question, hence they are incorrect.