Which of the following plasma electrolyte levels are outside the normal range?
1)Total calcium 7.4 mEq/L
2)Magnesium 2.0 mEq/L
3)Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
4)Chloride 115 mEq/L
5)Sodium 175 mEq/L

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Normal values for the plasma electrolytes are as follows: Total calcium,9.9-11 mEq/L; magnesium,1.5-2.5 mEq/L; potassium,3.5-5.0 mEq/L; chloride,98-106 mEq/L; and sodium 136-145 mEq/L.Therefore,the total calcium is low,the chloride is high,and the sodium is high.

Which of the Following Plasma Electrolyte Levels Are Outside the Normal