When Teaching a Patient with Chronic Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic

question 23

Multiple Choice

When teaching a patient with chronic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) about long-term management of the disorder, the nurse determines that additional instruction is needed when the patient says,

• A) "I should weigh myself daily and report any sudden weight loss or gain."
• B) "I need to limit my fluid intake to no more than 1 quart of liquids a day."
• C) "I will eat foods high in potassium because the diuretics cause potassium loss."
• D) "I need to shop for foods that are low in sodium and avoid adding salt to foods."

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