Which of the following lab values is indicative of hypokalemia?
A)Serum potassium of 3.25 mEq/L
B)Serum potassium of 5.45 mEq/L
C)Serum sodium of 125 mEq/L
D)Serum sodium of 155 mEq/L

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A)Hypokalemia is a deficit in potassium. Normal serum potassium levels range from 3.5 to 5.3 mEq/L, so of the choices listed, only a serum potassium of 3.25 mEq/L would be considered indicative of hypokalemia.
B)Hypokalemia is a deficit in potassium. Normal serum potassium levels range from 3.5 to 5.3 mEq/L, so of the choices listed, only a serum potassium of 3.25 mEq/L would be considered indicative of hypokalemia.
C)Hypokalemia is a deficit in potassium. Normal serum potassium levels range from 3.5 to 5.3 mEq/L, so of the choices listed, only a serum potassium of 3.25 mEq/L would be considered indicative of hypokalemia.
D)Hypokalemia is a deficit in potassium. Normal serum potassium levels range from 3.5 to 5.3 mEq/L, so of the choices listed, only a serum potassium of 3.25 mEq/L would be considered indicative of hypokalemia.

Which of the Following Lab Values Is Indicative of Hypokalemia