The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client. The nurse recognizes the normal value of ionized serum calcium for adults is:
a. less than 4.5 mEq/L c. 5.7 to 9.0 mEq/L
b. 4.5 to 5.6 mEq/L d. 9.1 to 10.5 mEq/L
B
The normal range of serum calcium (ionized) is 4.5 to 5.6 mEq/L; the total serum calcium (ionized and bound to albumin) range for adults is 9.0 to 10.5 mg/dL.
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