A Patient Is Being Evaluated for Elevated Levels of Antidiuretic

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is being evaluated for elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) . The nurse correlates which patient data as a cause of ADH secretion? Select all that apply.

• A)Dehydration
• B)Pulse rate 66
• C)Blood pressure 88/50
• D)Serum osmolality 300 mOsm/kg
• E)Serum blood glucose 215 g/dL

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