What are signs/symptoms of dilutional hyponatremia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Weak, slow pulse
b. Muscle weakness
c. Nausea
d. Constipation
e. Headache
f. Elevated blood pressure
ANS: B, C, E, F
Manifestations of dilutional hyponatremia include bounding pulse, elevated blood pressure, muscle weakness, headache, personality changes, nausea, diarrhea, convulsions, and coma.
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