A patient is admitted with hypernatremia caused by being stranded on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean for five days without a fresh water source. What is this patient at risk for developing?

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Hypernatremia can lead to neuronal and cerebral dehydration, which in turn can cause cerebral bleeding, seizures, and neurological deficits. Treatment should aim to gradually lower serum sodium levels to prevent cerebral edema and other complications.

A Patient Is Admitted with Hypernatremia Caused by Being Stranded