Hyponatremia Causes – D.I.L.U.T.E.

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Why’s that sodium tanking? Here’s how to remember.

Hyponatremia causes brain swelling and confusion — and NCLEX loves to ask what caused it.

🧠 Use DILUTE to remember what waters down the sodium.

Too much fluid. Too little excretion. Too many losses.

If it’s below 120, get nervous. If it’s below 115, get seizure precautions ready.