What is the normal range for Sodium in BMP?

What is the normal range for Sodium in BMP?

• A. 125-135 mEq/L
• B. 135-145 mEq/L
• C. 145-155 mEq/L
• D. 120-140 mEq/L

Answer: (B)

Sodium in a Basic Metabolic Panel is the major extracellular ion that helps regulate fluid balance and is essential for nerve and muscle function. The standard reference range for serum sodium is about 135 to 145 mEq/L. Values within this window are considered normal; lower values indicate hyponatremia and higher values indicate hypernatremia, associated with different clinical conditions. Among the given ranges, 135-145 mEq/L fits the normal reference interval best, while the others fall outside it (too low, too high, or spanning abnormal values).

Sodium in a Basic Metabolic Panel is the major extracellular ion that helps regulate fluid balance and is essential for nerve and muscle function. The standard reference range for serum sodium is about 135 to 145 mEq/L. Values within this window are considered normal; lower values indicate hyponatremia and higher values indicate hypernatremia, associated with different clinical conditions. Among the given ranges, 135-145 mEq/L fits the normal reference interval best, while the others fall outside it (too low, too high, or spanning abnormal values).