A nurse reads the laboratory report and notes that the client has hyponatremia. What physical assessment should be made?
A) Observe skin color and texture.
B) Auscultate bowel sounds.
C) Percuss lung density.
D) Monitor for GI symptoms.
Ans: D
Hyponatremia is an ECF sodium deficit, resulting in osmotic pressure changes as ECF moves into the cells. When this occurs, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting may occur; the nurse should monitor for these symptoms. Skin color and texture, bowel sounds, and lung density are not affected with hypernatremia.
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