Disorders of Fluids and Electrolytes
Julie R. Ingelfinger, M.D., Editor
The case description below highlights issues raised in an upcoming article about plasma sodium in the series “Disorders of Fluids and Electrolytes.” A 55-year-old woman presents in a confused state with a plasma sodium concentration of 112 mmol per liter and potassium of 2.6 mmol per liter. Urine osmolality is 630 mOsm per kilogram of water, and urinary sodium level is 12 mmol per liter. What is the best strategy to support this patient?
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