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.

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