Which Information Is Most Important for the Nurse to Communicate

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which information is most important for the nurse to communicate rapidly to the health care provider about a patient admitted with possible syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) ?

• A)The patient has a recent weight gain of 9 lb.
• B)The patient complains of dyspnea with activity.
• C)The patient has a urine specific gravity of 1.025.
• D)The patient has a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L.

---

Definitions:

Systems Theory

An interdisciplinary theory that analyzes systems—a set of interacting or interdependent components—as a whole to understand problems, make predictions, and guide improvements.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic intervention that aims to improve mental health by challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and developing personal coping strategies.

Behavioral Change

The process through which individuals alter their habits, actions, or reactions, often as a result of interventions, learning, or personal development.

Crisis Intervention

A specialized method aimed at helping individuals in a severe state of emotional, mental, or physical distress.