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A patient has a serum sodium level of 152 mEq/L, which is considered hypernatremic. The nurse suspects the patient may exhibit lethargy and dry mucous membranes as signs caused by the elevated sodium level. Sodium plays an important role in the brain and body water balance. When sodium levels are too high, it can cause neurological changes like lethargy and dry tissues from lack of water retention. The nurse will monitor for these common hypernatremic symptoms.

Author

Danica Chiara Motia

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EN