A client prescribed carbamazepine is experiencing hyponatremia characterized by:
a. increased seizure activity.
b. a serum sodium level less than 135 mEq/L.
c. a serum potassium level less than 3 mEq/L.
d. trigenimal neuralgia.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: A low sodium level is not characterized by this.
B Correct: This characterizes hyponatremia.
C Incorrect: This indicates hypokalemia.
D Incorrect: Carbamazepine can be used to treat this.
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