Which of the following clinical assessment findings is most likely seen in a client experiencing partial-thickness burns over 35% of the body as a result of hyponatremia?
A) Dry,sticky tongue
B) Increased anxiety
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) Decreased bowel sounds

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Physical examination of a hyponatremic client may reveal apprehension,personality change,postural hypotension,postural dizziness,abdominal cramping,nausea and vomiting,diarrhea,tachycardia,dry mucous membranes,convulsions,and coma.The remaining options are examples of hypernatremia,hypokalemia,and hyperkalemia.

Which of the Following Clinical Assessment Findings Is Most Likely