A Patient Is Receiving 3% NaCl Solution for Correction of Hyponatremia

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving 3% NaCl solution for correction of hyponatremia. During administration of the solution, the most important assessment for the nurse to monitor is

• A) peripheral pulses.
• B) lung sounds.
• C) peripheral edema.
• D) urinary output.

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