A patient is receiving a 3% saline continuous IV infusion for hyponatremia. Which assessment data will require the most rapid response by the nurse?
A) The patient's radial pulse is 105 beats/min.
B) There are crackles throughout both lung fields.
C) There is sediment and blood in the patient's urine.
D) The blood pressure increases from 120/80 to 142/94 mm Hg.
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