A child with recurrent respiratory infection is being evaluated for cystic fibrosis. The nurse explains to the parents that diagnosis is based on history and two sweat chloride tests equal to or over ______ mEq/L
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
60
Rationale : Cystic fibrosis results in alteration of salt and water transport. It is diagnosed by history and sweat chloride testing. Because of possible false-positive readings, the disorder is not diagnosed until two sweat chloride tests equal to or over 60 mEq/L are obtained.
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