A patient is suspected of having dilutional hyponatremia. What manifestations of this disorder should the nurse expect to observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nausea
b. Headache
c. Constipation
d. Weak, slow pulse
e. Muscle weakness
f. Elevated blood pressure
ANS: A, B, E, F
Manifestations of dilutional hyponatremia include bounding pulse, elevated blood pressure, muscle weakness, headache, personality changes, nausea, diarrhea, convulsions, and coma. C. D. Constipation and slow weak pulse are not manifestations of this disorder.
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