A physician prescribes diuretic therapy to a client with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse suspects that the client is hyponatremic based on assessment of which of the following?
A) Paresthesias
B) Tremors
C) Visual hallucination
D) Tachycardia
Ans: D
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The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, cold and clammy skin, confusion, and hypotension in the client experiencing hyponatremia. Hyponatremia is excessive loss of sodium and is a common fluid and electrolyte imbalance associated with diuretic therapy. Tremors, visual hallucinations, and paresthesias are the symptoms of hypomagnesemia and not hyponatremia.
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