A patient admitted for an evaluation of a pituitary disorder has a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L. What in the nursing priority at this time?

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Implementing seizure precautions is the nursing priority for a patient with a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L, as this indicates severe hyponatremia, which can lead to seizures due to the effect of low sodium on brain function.

A Patient Admitted for an Evaluation of a Pituitary Disorder