A nurse is planning care for a child with hyponatremia. The nurse, delegating care of this child to a licensed vocational nurse (LVN), cautions the LVN to watch for which clinical manifestation?

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Hyponatremia can lead to cerebral edema and swelling, which can cause seizures. Respiratory distress, hyperthermia, and bradycardia are not typically associated with hyponatremia.

A Nurse Is Planning Care for a Child with Hyponatremia