How much potassium is in normal saline?
                                
                                
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                                Normal saline, or 0.9% sodium chloride solution, contains 154 milliequivalents of sodium per liter and notably, zero potassium. This simple electrolyte composition is a key feature that distinguishes it from more complex intravenous fluids like Lactated Ringer's solution.