Clinical manifestations of hyponatremia include
A) weak pulse, low blood pressure, and increased heart rate.
B) thirst, dry mucous membranes, and diarrhea.
C) confusion, lethargy, coma, and perhaps seizures.
D) cardiac dysrhythmias, paresthesias, and muscle weakness.

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Clinical manifestations of hyponatremia include confusion,lethargy,coma,and perhaps seizures,as they are manifestations of CNS dysfunction.Weak pulse,low blood pressure,and increased heart rate are characteristic of clinical dehydration.Hyponatremia does not cause thirst,dry mucous membranes,and diarrhea.Cardiac dysrhythmias,paresthesias,and muscle weakness are manifestations of electrolyte imbalances.

Clinical Manifestations of Hyponatremia Include