Define Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia

question 58

Multiple Choice

Define hypokalemia and hyperkalemia.

• A)Hypokalemia is defined as blood Na⁺ levels below 136 mEq/L and hyperkalemia is defined as blood Na⁺ levels above 145 mEq/L.
• B)Hypokalemia is defined as blood Na⁺ levels above 145 mEq/L and hyperkalemia is defined as blood Na+ levels below 136 mEq/L.
• C)Hypokalemia is defined as blood K⁺ levels below 3.5 mEq/L and hyperkalemia is defined as blood K⁺ levels above 5.0 mEq/L.
• D)Hypokalemia is defined as blood K⁺ levels above 5.0 mEq/L and hyperkalemia is defined as blood K⁺ levels below 3.5 mEq/L.
• E)Hypokalemia is defined as blood pH below 7.35 and hyperkalemia is defined as blood pH above 7.45.

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