A patient with fluid retention related to renal problems is admitted to the hospital. The nurse realizes that this patient could possibly have which electrolyte imbalance?

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Renal problems can lead to fluid retention and decreased urine output, which can result in an increase in sodium levels in the body, leading to hypernatremia. A and D are not typically electrolyte imbalances associated with renal problems, and C is not an electrolyte but rather a waste product that is eliminated through respiratory function.

A Patient with Fluid Retention Related to Renal Problems Is