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NURS RNSG 2331Hyponatremia Case Study.
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Hyponatremia Case Study (Answer Each question Regarding MH hyponatremia, answer briefly but thoroughly) Each question is worth 14.3 pts. each 1. M.H., a 62-year-old female, was admitted with confusion ... and lethargy related to hyponatremia. Her husband tells you that M.H. had c/o diarrhea over the past week and was drinking lots of water to prevent dehydration. 2. What caused M.H.’s serum sodium level to fall? 3. As you admit M.H. to the nursing unit, you develop an individualized plan of care. 4. Identify appropriate nursing diagnoses for M.H. 5. Identify appropriate nursing interventions to help normalize M.H.’s serum sodium levels. 6. How would treatment differ if hyponatremia was more severe? 7. The nurse is administering 3.0 % saline solution IV to a patient with severe hyponatremia. It is most important for the nurse to observe for what? A. Decreased heart rate and blood pressure B. Prolonged QT interval and facial flushing C. Shortness of breath and increased respiratory rate D. Increased urine output and decreased urine specific gravity [Show More]
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