Risk for dehydration or hyponatremia

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Scott is a 29 year old professional triathlete. He is 6'2" and 170 pounds (BMI 21.8 kg/m2). Triathlon season is underway and Scott is intensifying his training to compete in the October Kona Ironman Triathlon, which is about 4 months away. Scott has already qualified for this event by completing an Ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile run) in 8 hours and 30 minutes. Is this client more at risk for dehydration or hyponatremia? Explain.

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