What Is the Purpose for Calculating an Osmolal Gap

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose for calculating an osmolal gap?

• A)This serves as a quality-control measure of osmolality measurement.
• B)This serves as an indication of abnormal concentrations of unmeasured substances in the blood stream.
• C)This is the method utilized to calibrate the osmometer.
• D)This removes the need for direct measurement of osmolality.

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