The dehydrated patient is receiving a hypertonic solution. What assessments must be done to avoid risk factors of these solutions
A. Lung sounds
B. Bowel sounds
C. Blood pressure
D. Serum sodium level
E. Serum potassium level
Answer:
A. Lung sounds
C. Blood pressure
D. Serum sodium level
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