At Change-Of-Shift Report, the Nurse Learns the Medical Diagnoses for Four

question 5

Multiple Choice

At change-of-shift report, the nurse learns the medical diagnoses for four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess most carefully for development of hyponatremia?

• A) Vomiting all day and not replacing any fluid
• B) Tumor that secretes excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
• C) Tumor that secretes excessive aldosterone
• D) Tumor that destroyed the posterior pituitary gland