A nurse is caring for a patient who has ingested a large amount of fluid and has a sodium level of 131 mEq/L. Which of t

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A nurse is caring for a patient who has ingested a large amount of fluid and has a sodium level of 131 mEq/L. Which of t

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A nurse is caring for a patient who has ingested a large amount
of fluid and has a sodium level of 131 mEq/L. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? A. Obtain a 12-Lead ECG.
B. Restrict oral and intravenous fluids C. Suggest that the patient
use a salt substitute. Obtain a blood sample for a serum sodium
level
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