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What are the major complications of sodium (Na+) imbalances, and what are the signs/symptoms of hypernatremia versus hyponatremia?

A.Hyponatremia presents with confusion, irritability, and risk for seizures (treated with IV normal saline and increased sodium intake); hypernatremia presents with thirst, dry mouth, possible elevated temperature, and dehydration (treated with sodium restriction and avoiding saline-containing IV fluids)B.Hyponatremia presents with thirst, dry mouth, and dehydration (treated with sodium restriction); hypernatremia presents with confusion, irritability, and seizures (treated with IV saline)C.Both hyponatremia and hypernatremia present identically with edema and hypertension, and both are treated with fluid restriction aloneD.Hyponatremia causes hypertension and bounding pulses from fluid overload, while hypernatremia causes hypotension and weak pulses from fluid loss, unrelated to neurologic symptoms

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What are the major complications of sodium (Na+) imbalances, and what are the signs/symptoms of hypernatremia versus hyponatremia?

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