An elderly client admitted with new-onset confusion, headache, poor skin turgor, bounding pulse, and urinary incontinence has been drinking copious amounts of water. Upon reviewing the lab results,...


An elderly client admitted with new-onset confusion, headache, poor skin turgor, bounding pulse, and urinary incontinence has been drinking copious amounts of water. Upon reviewing the lab results, the nurse discovers a sodium level of 122. What actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.


1. Encourage fluids to 2,000 mL in 24 hours.


2. Keep partial side rails up.


3. Restrict fluids to 800 mL in 24 hours.


4. Tell the family they may get the client up to walk in the halls.


5. Prepare to insert a Foley catheter.


 6. Notify the physician.



May 03, 2022
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