A Recently Admitted Patient Has a Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung

question 16

Multiple Choice

A recently admitted patient has a small cell carcinoma of the lung, which is causing the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) . The nurse will monitor carefully for

• A) increased total urinary output.
• B) elevation of serum hematocrit.
• C) decreased serum sodium level.
• D) rapid and unexpected weight loss.

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Definitions:

Hypertension

An abnormally high blood pressure: more than 140 mm Hg systolic or 90 mm Hg diastolic.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for reabsorbing water, sodium, and other substances from the filtered fluid.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate various physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Regulation

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority to regulate behavior, usually in the context of legal, professional, or institutional settings.