Which statement about hyponatremia is FALSE?
A)It occurs when water is used to replace large sweat losses.
B)It is a reduction of the sodium concentration in the blood.
C)Severe occurrences lead to alterations in blood potassium levels eventually resulting in impaired heart function.
D)The early symptoms may be similar to dehydration.

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Hyponatremia can lead to alterations in blood potassium levels, but it is not typically severe enough to result in impaired heart function. Therefore, statement C is false. A, B, and D are all true statements about hyponatremia.

Which Statement About Hyponatremia Is FALSE