8th July 2024

A 71-year-old woman presents with nausea, vomiting, and flank pain

A 71-year-old woman presents with nausea, vomiting, and flank pain. She was referred by the GP, who had obtained bloods when she presented with symptoms yesterday. This showed a sodium of 122 mmol/L. Serum osmolality was 310 mmol/kg.

Which of the following statements regarding this patient is true?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.