Define Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia

Multiple Choice

Define hypokalemia and hyperkalemia.

A) Hypokalemia is defined as blood Na⁺ levels below 136 mEq/L and hyperkalemia is defined as blood Na⁺ levels above 145 mEq/L.
B) Hypokalemia is defined as blood Na⁺ levels above 145 mEq/L and hyperkalemia is defined as blood Na+ levels below 136 mEq/L.
C) Hypokalemia is defined as blood K⁺ levels below 3.5 mEq/L and hyperkalemia is defined as blood K⁺ levels above 5.0 mEq/L.
D) Hypokalemia is defined as blood K⁺ levels above 5.0 mEq/L and hyperkalemia is defined as blood K⁺ levels below 3.5 mEq/L.
E) Hypokalemia is defined as blood pH below 7.35 and hyperkalemia is defined as blood pH above 7.45.