The normal range for potassium in the blood is ____.
A. 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL
B. 136 to 145 mEq/L
C. 3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L
D. 6 to 20 mg/dL
E. 21 to 28 mEq/L
C. 3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L
The normal range for potassium in the blood is 3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L.
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