A Patient Is Receiving a 3% Saline Continuous IV Infusion

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving a 3% saline continuous IV infusion for hyponatremia. Which assessment data will require the most rapid response by the nurse?

• A)The patient's radial pulse is 105 beats/min.
• B)There are crackles throughout both lung fields.
• C)There is sediment and blood in the patient's urine.
• D)The blood pressure increases from 120/80 to 142/94 mm Hg.

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