The normal sodium blood level is ____. 

A. 3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L
B. 8.6 to 10.0 mEq/L
C. 136 to 145 mEq/L
D. 98 to 108 mEq/L
E. 21 to 28 mEq/L


C. 136 to 145 mEq/L
The normal sodium blood level is 136 to 145 mEq/L.

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