A sample of Ringer’s solution contains the following concentrations (mEq/L) of cations: Na+ 147mEq/L, K+ 6 mEq/L, and Ca2+ 4 mEq/L. If Cl− is the only anion in the solution, what is the Cl−concentration, in milliequivalents per liter?

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A sample of Ringer’s solution contains the following concentrations (mEq/L) of cations: Na+ 147mEq/L, K+ 6 mEq/L, and Ca2+ 4 mEq/L. If Cl is the only anion in the solution, what is the Clconcentration, in milliequivalents per liter?

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