A person who has a serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L has which of these conditions:
a. hyperkalemia c. hypokalemia
b. hyperpotassemia d. normal serum potassium level
A
The normal serum potassium range is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. Hyperkalemia, a serum potassium level greater than 5.0 mEq/L, results from inadequate excretion from the kidneys or from excessive trauma; it can be life threatening.
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