Hyponatremia (continued)

Hyponatremia Interventions?

• Monitoring serum sodium concentration

• Monitoring serum osmolality

• Monitoring intake and output

• Administering hypertonic IV solution as prescribed in emergency situations

• Restricting water in the diet

• Adding table salt to foods

Hyponatremia interventions?

• Monitoring serum sodium concentration

• Monitoring serum osmolality

• Monitoring intake and output

• Administering hypertonic IV solution as prescribed in emergency situations

• Restricting water in the diet

• Adding table salt to foods

Taking Action for Hyponatremia Electrolyte Replacement

• Administering oral or IV sodium

• Monitoring vital signs

• Reviewing dietary sources of sodium

Evaluating Hyponatremia Electrolyte Replacement (Improving)

• Patients spoon is above 135 mEq/L

• Normal vital signs

• Absence of malaise, anorexia, decreased level of consciousness (confusion, lethargy, coma), and seizures

• Serum osmolality greater than 280 mOsm/kg