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A patient is receiving 3% saline intravenously for a serum sodium of 119 mEq/L and presenting signs/symptoms of confusion, headache, and lethargy. The nurse monitors the patient closely to prevent which potential complication?
A. Fluid Overload
B. Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS)
C. Serum sodium of 136 mEq/L
D. Weight Loss