The Nurse Has Administered 3% Saline to a Client with Hyponatremia

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse has administered 3% saline to a client with hyponatremia. Which of the following assessment data will require the most rapid response by the nurse?

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

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