A patient is admitted with fluid-volume overload. The nurse realizes the laboratory value that supports this finding is:
1. Serum sodium level 130 mEq/L.
2. Serum potassium level 4.6 mEq/L.
3. Serum calcium level 9.8 mg/dL.
4. Serum phosphorous level 4.0 mg/dL.
Serum sodium level 130 mEq/L.
Rationale: A low sodium level, such as serum sodium level 130 mEq/L, or hyponatremia, is seen in patients with extensive retention of water or fluid overload. The serum potassium, calcium, and phosphorous levels are all within normal ranges.
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