A 23-year-old woman attempts to commit suicide by overdosing on a bottle of iron tablets. Two hours later, which of the following sets of electrolytes (mEq/L) and pH is most likely in this patient?
Na+ 124; K+ 4.7; Cl– 98; HCO3– 20; pH 7.28
Na+ 131; K+ 3.8; Cl– 100; HCO3– 19; pH 7.32
Na+ 136; K+ 3.7; Cl– 105; HCO3– 18; pH 7.33
Na+ 143; K+ 4.5; Cl– 104; HCO3– 25; pH 7.40
Na+ 145; K+ 4.3; Cl– 98; HCO3– 30; pH 7.47
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