The nurse is caring for a patient with increased ICP. Which of the following assessments is MOST significant?
A) Serum Sodium of 119 mEq/dl
B) Serum Potassium of 3.4 mEq/dl
C) Hemoglobin of 11 g/dl
D) White Blood Cell Count 13,000
A) Serum Sodium of 119 mEq/dl
(hyponatremic)
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