A nurse is planning care for a child with hyponatremia. The nurse, delegating care of this child to an LVN, cautions the LVN that the child should be watched for
1. seizures.
2. bradycardia.
3. respiratory distress.
4. hyperthermia.
Answer:1
Rationale: A child with hyponatremia is at risk for seizures.Bradycardia, respiratory distress,and hyperthermia are not risks of hyponatremia.
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