A mother brings her infant to an emergency department reporting that the infant had a seizure.While taking the history, a nurse learns that the mother has been short of money and has been diluting the infant's formula with more water than the instructions recommend.Based on this information, which laboratory result should the nurse anticipate?

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Diluting formula with excess water can lead to hyponatremia (low sodium levels) in infants, which can cause seizures. Therefore, the nurse should anticipate a low sodium level, which is option D. Blood glucose levels (option A) are unrelated to this scenario. Chloride (option B) levels may be affected by excessive sweating or vomiting, but not by diluting formula. Potassium (option C) levels may be affected by renal function, medication use, or diet, but not by diluting formula.

A Mother Brings Her Infant to an Emergency Department Reporting