A patient has been admitted to the hospital with signs and symptoms of acute renal failure
Knowing the vital role that the kidneys play in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance, the care team is monitoring the patient's laboratory values closely. Which of the following laboratory values is suggestive of renal failure?
A) Na+ 141 mmol/L
B) K+ 7.1 mmol/L
C) Albumin 42 g/L
D) Cl? 105 mmol/L
B
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