The nurse is looking after a patient who has abdominal cramps,dizziness,and a rapid and thready pulse.The patient's laboratory results indicate hyponatremia.Which of the following additional signs can the nurse expect?
A) Postural hypotension
B) Tetany
C) Dry skin and dry mucous membranes
D) Elevated temperature and flushed skin

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Hyponatremia can cause fluid shifts in the body leading to a decrease in blood volume and blood pressure, which can result in postural hypotension. Tetany is associated with hypocalcemia, not hyponatremia. Dry skin and mucous membranes are associated with dehydration but not specifically with hyponatremia. Elevated temperature and flushed skin are not commonly associated with hyponatremia.

The Nurse Is Looking After a Patient Who Has Abdominal