Answer Key: Hyponatremia True/False Statements

1. True
   Hyponatremia means low sodium in the blood.
   
   

2. True
   Drinking too much water can dilute sodium in your blood and cause hyponatremia.
   
   

3. True
   Sodium helps control the amount of water inside and outside your cells.
   
   

4. True
   Headaches are an early symptom of low sodium.
   
   

5. True
   Muscle cramps or spasms can happen with low sodium.
   
   

6. False
   Eating too much salt usually does not cause low sodium; it can cause high sodium.
   
   

7. True
   Vomiting and diarrhea can cause your body to lose sodium.
   
   

8. True
   Some medicines like diuretics and antidepressants can cause low sodium.
   
   

9. True
   Confusion can be a serious sign of hyponatremia and needs medical attention.
   
   

10. False
    Drinking too much water can make hyponatremia worse. Follow your doctor’s advice on fluids.
    
    

11. True
    Salt tablets can help raise sodium levels when prescribed.
    
    

12. True
    It’s important to follow your doctor’s instructions about how much to drink.
    
    

13. False
    You should not stop medicines without talking to your doctor first.
    
    

14. True
    Severe low sodium can cause seizures.
    
    

15. False
    You need regular blood tests to check your sodium levels.
    
    

16. True
    Always tell your doctor about all medicines you take to avoid problems.
    
    

17. True
    Low sodium can cause nausea and vomiting.
    
    

18. False
    You should not always avoid salt if you have low sodium; sometimes you may need more salt.
    
    

19. True
    Kidney, heart, and liver problems can cause hyponatremia.
    
    

20. True
    Feeling very confused or sleepy means you should go to the emergency room.