A Patient Is Hospitalized with Head Trauma After a Motor

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient is hospitalized with head trauma after a motor vehicle accident. The nurse caring for the patient notes a marked increase in the output of pale, dilute urine. The nurse suspects which condition?

• A) Diabetes insipidus
• B) Diabetes mellitus
• C) Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
• D) Water intoxication

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Definitions:

The Joint Commission

An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.

Incident Report

A documentation of any unusual or unexpected event in a healthcare setting that could have or did lead to harm for a patient, employee, or visitor.

Malpractice Lawsuit

A legal action taken against a healthcare professional or organization for negligence or providing substandard care causing harm to a patient.

Pain Assessment

The systematic evaluation of pain using various scales and measures to understand its intensity, type, and effect on the individual, aimed at guiding treatment decisions.