A Patient Is Receiving a 3% Saline Continuous IV Infusion

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving a 3% saline continuous IV infusion for hyponatremia. Which assessment data will require the most rapid response by the nurse?

A) The patient's radial pulse is 105 beats/min.
B) There are crackles throughout both lung fields.
C) There is sediment and blood in the patient's urine.
D) The blood pressure increases from 120/80 to 142/94 mm Hg.