Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a child who is suffering from hypotonic hyponatremia with a sodium level below 114 mEq/L. Which of the following symptoms will the nurse anticipate when assessing the child?
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Correct Answer:
Seizures, confusion, and weakness.
Rationale:
🧠 Sodium levels below 114 mEq/L indicate severe hyponatremia, which leads to cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure.
🧠 Neurological signs like seizures, confusion, and muscle weakness are common due to sodium’s role in nerve conduction.
🧠 This condition is a medical emergency, requiring rapid but careful correction of sodium.
🧠 The brain is most sensitive to changes in serum sodium, especially in pediatric clients.
🧠 Monitoring neurological status is a priority in these patients due to the risk of seizure progression or coma.
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This question is from RN ATI Pediatrics Nurs 243 Exam(Spring 2024) which contains 39 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4