Which nursing action is appropriate for severe symptomatic hyponatremia?

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A. implement seizure precautions and monitor neurologic status closely — Severe hyponatremia can cause seizures. Safety precautions and close neurologic monitoring are important while treatment is initiated.

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B. place the client flat and darken the room as the only intervention

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C. encourage unlimited free water intake

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D. give hypotonic fluids rapidly