Which Assessment Finding Would the Nurse Expect to Be Increased

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to be increased in a patient with deficient ADH production?

• A) Blood volume
• B) Urine osmolality
• C) Urine volume
• D) Arterial vasoconstriction

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide Retention

A condition in which the lungs are unable to effectively expel carbon dioxide, leading to increased levels in the blood.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, an important measure of heart function.

Gastric Acid

A highly acidic solution produced by the glands in the stomach, essential for digestion and killing ingested pathogens.

Differential White

A blood test that measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell present in the blood and can reveal conditions such as infections, inflammation, and leukemias.