Serum electrolyte concentrations are most often expressed as
A)mg %.
B)mmHg.
C)mg/dl.
D)mEq/L.
E)None of these choices is correct.

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Serum electrolyte concentrations are most commonly expressed in milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L). This unit of measure takes into account both the weight and valence of the ion, providing a more accurate reflection of the concentration of the electrolyte in the blood.

Serum Electrolyte Concentrations Are Most Often Expressed as