Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who has had severe vomiting. The patient's serum sodium level is 130 mEq/L. The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order which treatment?
A) Diuretic therapy
B) Intravenous hypertonic 5% saline
C) Intravenous normal saline 0.9%
D) Oral sodium supplements
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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