For each of the electrolytes measured in Suzie’s blood tests, indicate whether the test indicates the level is normal, below normal or above normal.  Explain why these imbalances occur in anorexia.  Sodium (Na+): 126 mmol/L Potassium (K+):   2.4 mmol/L Calcium (Ca2+):  2.9 mmol/L Glucose:  55 mg/mL Iron (Fe2+):  38 ug/dL (micrograms/deciliter) Protein (Albumin):  3.8 g/dL

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For each of the electrolytes measured in Suzie’s blood tests, indicate whether the test indicates the level is normal, below normal or above normal.  Explain why these imbalances occur in anorexia. 

Sodium (Na+): 126 mmol/L

Potassium (K+):   2.4 mmol/L

Calcium (Ca2+):  2.9 mmol/L

Glucose:  55 mg/mL

Iron (Fe2+):  38 ug/dL (micrograms/deciliter)

Protein (Albumin):  3.8 g/dL

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