A client has a serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate?

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A serum sodium level of 125mEq/L indicates hyponatremia, which requires an increase in serum sodium levels. Administering normal saline intravenous (IV) would be the best option to increase the serum sodium levels. Encouraging the patient to drink fluids or providing a diet high in NaCl may worsen hyponatremia. Administering 0.45% NaCl (half-normal saline) is not the optimal choice as it contains only half the amount of sodium as normal saline.

A Client Has a Serum Sodium Level of 125 MEq/L