Which statement is not true if an individual is overhydrated? A) H₂O will move by osmosis into the cells. B) Both the ECF and ICF compartments will be hypertonic after the fluid shift has occurred. C) Symptoms might include confusion, headache, lethargy, weakness, and edema.

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If an individual is overhydrated, the ECF compartment will be hypotonic due to excess water and will move into the ICF compartment by osmosis, causing cells to swell. This will make the ECF compartment hypotonic and the ICF compartment hypertonic. Symptoms of overhydration may include confusion, headache, lethargy, weakness, and edema.

Which Statement Is Not True If an Individual Is Overhydrated