What symptoms might the nurse admitting a patient with hypernatremia expect to see?
A)Nausea and vomiting
B)Elevated body temperature
C)Flaccid paralysis
D)Distended neck veins

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The nurse admitting a patient who has hypernatremia may be most likely to note an elevated body temperature. Hypernatremia is classified as excess sodium greater than 145 mEq/L. The patient may also have an elevated urine specific gravity upon testing. Hypernatremia also causes symptoms of restlessness, irritability, seizures and pulmonary edema.

What Symptoms Might the Nurse Admitting a Patient with Hypernatremia