An elderly patient in the ICU has serum sodium of 118 mEq/L with altered mental status. What is the maximum rate of correction to prevent osmotic demyelination syndrome?
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A
20 mEq/L in 24 hours
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B
8-10 mEq/L in 24 hours
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C
15 mEq/L in 12 hours
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D
12 mEq/L in 6 hours