While administering indomethacin to a newborn with patent ductus arteriosus, the nurse should closely monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

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AHypokalemia
BHypernatremia
CHyponatremia
DHyperkalemia

✓ Correct answer: C. Hyponatremia Answer: Hyponatremia Indomethacin can cause hyponatremia due to its effect on kidney function. It leads to increased sodium and water excretion, resulting in a decrease in serum sodium levels. Indomethacin is often used to close a patent ductus arteriosus and should be used cautiously, especially in newborns with renal impairment.

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