Identify the equation that is used to calculate the anion gap.

A. Na+– (Cl-+ HCO3-)
B. K+– (Cl-+ HCO3-)
C. Na+– (HCO3-)
D. K+– (HCO3-)
E. Na+– (Cl-)


Answer: A

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