A 26-year-old male patient with a diagnosis of schizophrenia has been admitted with suspected hyponatremia after consuming copious quantities of tap water. Given this diagnosis, what clinical manifestations and lab results should the nurse anticipate the patient will exhibit?

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Weakness, lethargy, and nausea are noted manifestations of hyponatremia. High urine specific gravity, tachycardia, and a weak, thread pulse are associated with hypernatremia, while low blood pressure, fever, and increased urine osmolality are manifestations of fluid volume deficit. Increased hematocrit and blood urea nitrogen and seizures are also associated with hypernatremia.

A 26-Year-Old Male Patient with a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia Has