Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has been receiving nasogastric suction for 3 days. The client's serum sodium level is 123 mmol/L. Which of the following prescribed therapies would the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
A) Infuse 5% dextrose in water at 125 mL/hour.
B) Administer IV morphine sulphate 4 mg every 4 hours PRN.
C) Give IV metoclopramide 10 mg every 6 hours PRN for nausea.
D) Administer 3% saline if serum sodium drops to less than 128 mmol/L.
E) Withhold opioid prescription related to adverse events with low sodium level.
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