Question

The oliguric patient cannot excrete large amounts of urine, so as the continued administration of fluids continues, the serum level of Sodium becomes diluted, and so the serum levels drop.

A.True
B.False

Answer 1

In oliguria, the patient cannot excrete large amounts of urine, leading to a drop in serum sodium levels when fluids are continuously administered.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is True.

In oliguria, the patient is unable to excrete large amounts of urine, leading to a decrease in urine output. As a result, when fluids continue to be administered, the excessive water intake dilutes the serum levels of sodium, causing a drop in its concentration.

For example, suppose a patient with oliguria is given fluid intravenously. As the fluids are administered, the patient cannot excrete a sufficient amount of urine, leading to a buildup of water in the body without an appropriate increase in sodium levels. This dilutes the sodium concentration in the bloodstream, resulting in hyponatremia.