After receiving a report from the emergency department of a new admission with hyponatremia, a nurse anticipates that which of the following intravenous (IV) fluids may be included in the treatment plan?
A) Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)
B) Normal saline (NS)
C) 0.45% normal saline
D) Sodium bicarbonate

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Hyponatremia is a condition where there is a low level of sodium in the blood. Normal saline (NS) is often used to treat hyponatremia because it is a sodium-rich solution that can help increase sodium levels in the body. Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) and 0.45% normal saline do not contain enough sodium to effectively treat hyponatremia. Sodium bicarbonate is not typically used to treat hyponatremia.

After Receiving a Report from the Emergency Department of a New