The nurse reviewing lab results on one of her adult clients notices the client's serum sodium level is 150 mg/dL. Based on this data, which interventions should the nurse plan for this client? Select all that apply.

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A)For an elevated sodium level, intake of this electrolyte will need to be restricted by adherence to a low-sodium diet. Diuretics may also be prescribed, as certain diuretics block sodium absorption. Diuretics will also remove any excess fluid being held in the body because of the extra sodium. Monitoring of heart rate and rhythm would be more appropriate if the client had a potassium imbalance. Elevating the head of the bed would be appropriate if the client were demonstrating signs of fluid volume overload. The client's fluid volume status is not known at this time, and raising the head of the bed would not be a routine intervention for a client with an elevated sodium level. A potassium imbalance is not associated with a sodium imbalance, so more information would be needed before a potassium supplement was prescribed.
B)For an elevated sodium level, intake of this electrolyte will need to be restricted by adherence to a low-sodium diet. Diuretics may also be prescribed, as certain diuretics block sodium absorption. Diuretics will also remove any excess fluid being held in the body because of the extra sodium. Monitoring of heart rate and rhythm would be more appropriate if the client had a potassium imbalance. Elevating the head of the bed would be appropriate if the client were demonstrating signs of fluid volume overload. The client's fluid volume status is not known at this time, and raising the head of the bed would not be a routine intervention for a client with an elevated sodium level. A potassium imbalance is not associated with a sodium imbalance, so more information would be needed before a potassium supplement was prescribed.
C)For an elevated sodium level, intake of this electrolyte will need to be restricted by adherence to a low-sodium diet. Diuretics may also be prescribed, as certain diuretics block sodium absorption. Diuretics will also remove any excess fluid being held in the body because of the extra sodium. Monitoring of heart rate and rhythm would be more appropriate if the client had a potassium imbalance. Elevating the head of the bed would be appropriate if the client were demonstrating signs of fluid volume overload. The client's fluid volume status is not known at this time, and raising the head of the bed would not be a routine intervention for a client with an elevated sodium level. A potassium imbalance is not associated with a sodium imbalance, so more information would be needed before a potassium supplement was prescribed.
D)For an elevated sodium level, intake of this electrolyte will need to be restricted by adherence to a low-sodium diet. Diuretics may also be prescribed, as certain diuretics block sodium absorption. Diuretics will also remove any excess fluid being held in the body because of the extra sodium. Monitoring of heart rate and rhythm would be more appropriate if the client had a potassium imbalance. Elevating the head of the bed would be appropriate if the client were demonstrating signs of fluid volume overload. The client's fluid volume status is not known at this time, and raising the head of the bed would not be a routine intervention for a client with an elevated sodium level. A potassium imbalance is not associated with a sodium imbalance, so more information would be needed before a potassium supplement was prescribed.
E)For an elevated sodium level, intake of this electrolyte will need to be restricted by adherence to a low-sodium diet. Diuretics may also be prescribed, as certain diuretics block sodium absorption. Diuretics will also remove any excess fluid being held in the body because of the extra sodium. Monitoring of heart rate and rhythm would be more appropriate if the client had a potassium imbalance. Elevating the head of the bed would be appropriate if the client were demonstrating signs of fluid volume overload. The client's fluid volume status is not known at this time, and raising the head of the bed would not be a routine intervention for a client with an elevated sodium level. A potassium imbalance is not associated with a sodium imbalance, so more information would be needed before a potassium supplement was prescribed.

The Nurse Reviewing Lab Results on One of Her Adult