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Problem # 10) A 60kg female has a sodium level of 158. Calculate this patients water deficit. Water deficit = TBW x [(plasma

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Answer = 4.6 liters.

According to the equation:

Current body weight:60 kgs (Total body weight

Current sodium levels: 158 mg/dl

Normal sodium levels: 140 mg/dl

Therefore, calculation follows:

60X158/140-1 = 4.6 LITERS.

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