A Patient with New-Onset Confusion and Hyponatremia Is Being Admitted

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient with new-onset confusion and hyponatremia is being admitted. When making room assignments,the charge nurse should take which action?

• A)Assign the patient to a semi-private room.
• B)Assign the patient to a room near the nurse's station.
• C)Place the patient in a room nearest to the water fountain.
• D)Place the patient on telemetry to monitor for peaked T waves..

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