A patient in renal failure needs to undergo testing to assess her electrolyte balance and need for hemodialysis.Which test would be most appropriate for this purpose?
A)Magnesium
B)Methemoglobin
C)Microalbumin
D)Myoglobin

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Magnesium levels can become imbalanced in renal failure, and testing can help determine if the patient needs hemodialysis. Methemoglobin, microalbumin, and myoglobin testing would not provide relevant information in this situation.

A Patient in Renal Failure Needs to Undergo Testing to Assess