What should be the main goal when managing hyponatremia (serum sodium 122 mEq/L) in a patient without neurologic symptoms in the ICU?
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Correct answer: Correct sodium slowly, treat the underlying cause, and monitor
In critically ill patients, sodium abnormalities should be corrected gradually, underlying causes addressed, and frequent monitoring done to avoid complications.
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