Because of a preterm infant's decreased ability to concentrate urine, in which of the following should sodium concentration be monitored regularly?

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Hyponatremia is a potential risk in premature infants because of their immature kidneys.The inability to concentrate urine could cause these infants to excrete excessive amounts of sodium.To safeguard against this, both urinary and serum sodium levels should be monitored.Sodium may be lost in the stool if these infants experience diarrhea.

Because of a Preterm Infant's Decreased Ability to Concentrate Urine