A Newly Admitted Patient Is Diagnosed with Hyponatremia

question 14

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted patient is diagnosed with hyponatremia.When making room assignments,the charge nurse should take which action?

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

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