During the first 24 hours when the nurse administers hypertonic saline in a patient with SIADH, the serum sodium should be raised no more than
A) 5 mEq/day.
B) 12 mEq/day.
C) 20 mEq/day.
D) 25 mEq/day.

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One recommended regimen is an IV rate that provides sufficient sodium to raise serum sodium levels by up to 12 mEq/day for the first 24 hours (no more than 0.5 mEq each hour), with a total increase of 18 mEq/L in the initial 48 hours.

During the First 24 Hours When the Nurse Administers Hypertonic