Hyponatremia is defined as a serum Na+ level ____________________?
Correct answer: B. < 135 mmol/L
- A. >135 mmol/L
- B. < 135 mmol/L
- C. < 160 mmo/L
- D. < 100 mmo/L
Explanation
Hyponatremia means a serum sodium concentration below 135 mmol/L. Values above this threshold are not hyponatremic, while below 100 mmol/L represents severe hyponatremia.
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