When assessing the cardiovascular status of a patient with hypernatremia, the nurse would expect which manifestation?
A) Bradycardia
B) Flat jugular veins
C) Hypertension
D) Peripheral edema
B) Flat jugular veins
Explanation: A) Clinical presentation of hypernatremia includes thirst, fever, dry membranes, hypotension, tachycardia, low JVP, and restlessness.
B) Clinical presentation of hypernatremia includes thirst, fever, dry membranes, hypotension, tachycardia, low JVP, and restlessness.
C) Clinical presentation of hypernatremia includes thirst, fever, dry membranes, hypotension, tachycardia, low JVP, and restlessness.
D) Clinical presentation of hypernatremia includes thirst, fever, dry membranes, hypotension, tachycardia, low JVP, and restlessness.
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