The Correct Formula for Determining Anion Gap Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

The correct formula for determining anion gap is:

• A) [HCO
• ^-] - [Na⁺ + Cl^-].
• B) [Na⁺] - [Cl^- + HCO
• ^-].
• C) [Na⁺] + [Cl^- + HCO
• ^-].
• D) [Cl^-] + [Na⁺ + HCO

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