Managing Hyponatremia in Acute Renal Failure

Easy Physiological Adaptation Fluid And Electrolyte Imbalances

A 54-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension is admitted to the hospital with acute renal failure. The nurse reviews her laboratory results, which indicate a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to address the patient's condition?

Administer a hypertonic saline solution as ordered.

Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.

Implement a sodium-restricted diet.

Monitor vital signs every 4 hours.

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