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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Feham Tariq, MD [2]
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of hypernatremia include an increase in water intake during increased insensible water losses. A low-sodium diet will reduce oral solute intake and therefore decrease renal water loss.
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of hypernatremia include:
- Increase in water intake during increased insensible water losses
- A low-sodium diet will reduce oral solute intake and therefore decrease renal water loss.
- Urine output should be monitored in patients with renal insufficiency and the inability to drink water.
- Basic metabolic profile should be monitored for electrolytes in patients with urinary losses and should be replaced adequately.
- Adequate water intake is encouraged in patients who are immobile and in patients with impaired thirst.
- Increased water intake is recommended in patients with fever.