CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

What is the normal level of ammonia in the body for an adult patient?
  1. 1-12 mg/dl
  2. 15-110 mg/dl
  3. 65-280 mg/dl
  4. 300-450 mg/dl
Explanation
Answer: B-The normal level of ammonia in the body for an adult patient is between 15 and 110 mg/dl. Ammonia is normally converted to urea within the body, in order to be excreted in the urine. Increased ammonia levels may be due to liver malfunction or congestive heart failure.
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