The nurse is looking after a client who has abdominal cramps, dizziness, and a rapid and thready pulse. The client's laboratory results show hyponatremia. Which of the following additional signs can the nurse expect?
a. Postural hypotension
b. Tetany
c. Dry skin and dry mucous membranes
d. Elevated temperature and flushed skin
A
Among signs and symptoms of hyponatremia is poor skin turgor, weakness, and a thready pulse, as well as postural hypotension.
Tetany is related to hypocalcemia.
Dry skin and dry mucous membranes are signs and symptoms of hypernatremia.
Hypernatremia can cause fever and flushed skin.
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