A significant potential complication of hysteroscopy is the intravasation of the fluid used to distend the uterine cavity.Intravasation with systemic absorption can lead to:
A) cul-de-sac obliteration.
B) hyperkalemia.
C) uterine perforation.
D) hyponatremia.

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A significant potential complication of hysteroscopy is the intravasation of the fluid used to distend the uterine cavity.Intravasation with systemic absorption can lead to hyponatremia.Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia include bradycardia,hypertension followed by hypotension,nausea,vomiting,headache,visual disturbances,agitation,confusion,and lethargy.

A Significant Potential Complication of Hysteroscopy Is the Intravasation of the Fluid