What action should the nurse take when administering hypertonic saline to a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? Select all that apply.

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1. Renal failure and pulmonary edema can occur from this fluid.
2. A solution greater than 2% should be administered through a central line.
3. Serum sodium levels should be frequently monitored during the administration of this fluid.
4. The patient's neurologic status and intracranial pressure level will improve within 15 minutes following the administration of this fluid.
5. Serum osmolarity should be measured at least every 12 hours and maintained at less than 320 mOsm/L.

What Action Should the Nurse Take When Administering Hypertonic Saline