Which intravenous solution should the nurse be prepared to administer to a client with a serum sodium level of 120 mEq/L and a serum potassium level of 4.3 mEq/L?
A. 0.45% saline
B. 0.9% saline
C. 2% saline
D. Ringer's lactate
C
A serum sodium level of 120 mEq/L is considered severe hyponatremia and requires sodium re-placement. The most appropriate solution is the 2% saline administered slowly.
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