Pseudohyponatremia: A concise guide to diagnosis and management in clinical practice Review
| Authors: | Ballard, M.; Chen, L. |
| Review Title: | Pseudohyponatremia: A concise guide to diagnosis and management in clinical practice |
| Abstract: | Pseudohyponatremia is an uncommon laboratory finding that can lead to serious morbidity and mortality if not recognized abruptly. Often linked to conditions like hyperlipidemia or hyperproteinemia, pseudohyponatremia can mislead clinicians and result in misdiagnosis. We discuss this through 2 real-world case studies, explaining how it develops and how to diagnose it accurately. It is paramount that clinicians recognize and properly differentiate pseudohyponatremia from true hyponatremia to prevent wrong treatments. We stress the need to address the root causes in order to provide optimal patient care. (c) 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | hyponatremia; hypertriglyceridemia; hyperproteinemia; pseudohyponatremia |
| Journal Title: | Journal for Nurse Practitioners |
| Volume: | 19 |
| Issue: | 10 |
| ISSN: | 1555-4155 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2023-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 104800 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | WOS:001098581700001 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104800 |
| PROVIDER: | wos |
| Notes: | The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledged in the PDF -- Source: Wos |
