A sweat test is performed on a child with a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. The nurse reviews the results and knows that which of the following values is a positive result for CF?
1.Chloride level of 20mEq/L
2.Chloride level of 30mEq/L
3. Chloride level of 40mEq/L
4.Chloride level of 70mEq/L
Answer=4--chloride level greater than 60mE/L is considered a positive result for CF.
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