A Patient Is Hospitalized with Possible Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient is hospitalized with possible syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) . The patient is confused and reports a headache, muscle cramps, and twitching. The nurse would expect the initial laboratory results to include

• A) an elevated hematocrit.
• B) a decreased serum sodium.
• C) an increased serum chloride.
• D) a low urine specific gravity.

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