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Lab Value Ms. C Normal Range Etiology Sodium 130 mEq/L 136 – 145 mEq/L Increased fluid retention may have resulted in mild hyponatremia. Bicarbonate 16 mEq/L 21-32 According to KDOQI guidelines, serum bicarbonate levels are reduced in patients with a GFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2. The low levels may indicate acidemia and overall protein catabolic state. Low serum bicarbonate is often ... ................
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