B- First of all, I will assess the patient’s overall fluid status when determining the cause of hypernatremia. I will take note of signs of volume status, including skin turgor, orthostatic vital signs, and mucous membrane. Since neurologic deficits are common in hypernatremia, I will perform a thorough neurologic assessment. I would expect the doctor to prescribe hypotonic IV infusion such as 0.225% or 0.45% NS to
B- First of all, I will assess the patient’s overall fluid status when determining the cause of hypernatremia. I will take note of signs of volume status, including skin turgor, orthostatic vital signs, and mucous membrane. Since neurologic deficits are common in hypernatremia, I will perform a thorough neurologic assessment. I would expect the doctor to prescribe hypotonic IV infusion such as 0.225% or 0.45% NS to