What Does an Anion Gap of 18 MEq/L Indicate

question 44

Multiple Choice

What does an anion gap of 18 mEq/L indicate?

• A) metabolic acidosis
• B) metabolic alkalosis
• C) respiratory acidosis
• D) lab error

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Definitions:

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