A serum value of 140 mEq/L of Na is equivalent to how many mg/dl?

a. 14 mg/dl
b. 70 mg/dl
c. 280 mg/dl
d. 322 mg/dl


ANS: D
For example, to convert a serum Na+ value of 322 mg/dl to mEq/L

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