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In hyponatremia following renal failure, serum sodium should be maintained at what levels ?

A
120 mEq/L
B
125 mEq/L
C
130 mEq/L
D
135 mEq/L
High-Yield Explanation
Hyponatremia in CKD population is associated with increased moality, but the effect on renal outcome was unknown.. Hyponatremia (serum sodium <120 mEq/L) was associated with excessive volume and volume depletion, measured as total body water by bioimpedance analysis, in diuretic users, but not in diuretic non-users Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 366

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