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

question 22

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

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