The nurse must monitor the fluid status of each patient. For each of the symptoms listed below, specify whether it is a symptom of hyponatremia (HYPO) or hypernatremia (HYPER).
-Lethargy

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Lethargy is a symptom of hyponatremia, which is a low level of sodium in the blood. In hyponatremia, there is an excess of water relative to sodium in the body, which can lead to lethargy, confusion, seizures, and coma.

The Nurse Must Monitor the Fluid Status of Each Patient