NCLEX-PN

Category - Physiological Adaptation

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, or SIADH. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during assessment?
  1. Heart rate = 50 beats per minute
  2. Temperature = 99.6
  3. Na = 125 mg/dL
  4. Increased appetite
Explanation
Answer: C - Clients with SIADH are typically hyponatremic due to excess fluid retention. SIADH is caused by excessive secretion of the antidiuretic hormone. The other signs of SIADH are tachycardia, hypothermia, and anorexia.
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