A Person Who Has a Serum Potassium Level of 6

question 26

Multiple Choice

A person who has a serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L has which of these conditions:

• A)hyperkalemia
• B)hyperpotassemia
• C)hypokalemia
• D)normal serum potassium level

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