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What are the treatment recommendations for hospitalized elderly patients with hyponatremia?

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Elderly hospitalized patients with hyponatremia may be treated with hypertonic saline, vaptans, or urea, contingent upon the underlying cause and risk factors. Monitoring therapy to avoid rapid correction is critical to prevent complications like osmotic demyelination syndrome.

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