A client with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone is severely hyponatremic. What IV fluids would the nurse anticipate administering to this client?
A) 3% hypertonic sodium chloride solution
B) Lactated Ringer's solution
C) 5% dextrose in water
D) 0.9% sodium chloride solution
A
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Severe hyponatremia is treated with IV administration of a 3% hypertonic sodium chloride solution. The other answers will not provide the amount of sodium required to correct the hyponatremia.
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