Hypernatremia can theoretically be caused by either an increase in sodium or a(n):
A) increase in potassium consumption
B) decrease in potassium consumption
C) decrease in blood glucose
D) increase in water consumption
E) decrease in water consumption

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Hypernatremia is a condition where there is too much sodium in the blood relative to the amount of water. Therefore, a decrease in water consumption can cause hypernatremia as there is not enough water available to dilute the sodium.

Hypernatremia Can Theoretically Be Caused by Either an Increase in Sodium