Question: A normal 70 kg (154 lb) adult has 80 to 100 g of sodium. It is primarily distributed in the extracellular fluid. Body retention

A normal 70 kg (154 lb) adult has 80 to 100 g of sodium. It is primarily distributed in the extracellular fluid. Body retention of 1 gram additional of sodium results in excess body water accumulation of approximately 310 mL. If a person retains 100 mEq of excess sodium, how many mL of additional water could be expected to be retained?
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