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41. A nurse is assessing a client who has a sodium level of 122 mEq/L. Which...

41. A nurse is assessing a client who has a sodium level of 122 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Decreased deep tendon reflexes. B. Positive Trousseau’s sign. C. Hypoactive bowel sounds. D. Sticky mucous membranes.j

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41) Normal sodium level in the body is 135 mEq/L - 145 mEq/L.

* In this patient sodium level of 122 mEq/l indicate hyponatremia

or decreased sodium level in the blood.

* Sodium is required for the normal functioning of muscles,tendons and

nerves by regulation of electrical impulses.

A) So hyponatremia results in Decreased deep tendon reflexes.

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