Which change in laboratory values should indicate to a nurse that therapy for a patient who is receiving fluid replacement for hypertonic dehydration has been effective?
A) Increase in hematocrit (HCT)
B) Increase in urine volume
C) Increase in blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
D) Increase in serum sodium (Na)
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