A client has had blood drawn for determination of serum electrolyte levels. The nurse identifies which of the following as an abnormal value?
a. sodium, 148 mEq/L c. calcium, 95 mg/dL
b. potassium, 3.8 mEq/L d. bicarbonate, 26 mEq/L
A
The normal serum electrolyte ranges are sodium, 135 to 145 mEq/L; potassium, 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L; calcium, 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dL; bicarbonate, 22 to 28 mEq/L. The serum sodium level is the only abnormal value.
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