Which laboratory result indicates hyperkalemia?
A. Serum potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L (mmol/L)
B. Serum potassium level of 7.8 mEq/L (mmol/L)
C. Serum sodium level of 138 mEq/L (mmol/L)
D. Serum sodium level of 148 mEq/L (mmol/L)
B
Hyperkalemia is an increased serum potassium level. Normal serum potassium levels ranges between 3.5 and 5.0 mEq/L (mmol/L). A potassium level in excess of 5.0 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia.
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