The nurse has identified the problem of Fluid Volume Excess for a client with chronic renal failure. The laboratory report indicates a serum sodium level of 120 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this finding as a/an: Reference range (135-145mEq/L)

elevated sodium level that must be reported to the healthcare provider immediately

expected electrolyte abnormality in clients with chronic renal failure

possible hemodilution effect secondary to excessive water retention

probable error in the laboratory analysis which needs to be repeated