A nurse reads the laboratory report and notes that the client has hyponatremia. What physical assessment should be made?

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Hyponatremia is an electrolyte imbalance characterized by low sodium levels in the blood. GI symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can occur in hyponatremia. Therefore, monitoring for GI symptoms is important in assessing a client with hyponatremia.

A Nurse Reads the Laboratory Report and Notes That the Client