A Patient Is Admitted with Possible Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with possible syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) . Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to communicate rapidly to the health care provider?

• A) The patient complains of dyspnea with activity.
• B) The patient has a urine specific gravity of 1.025.
• C) The patient has a recent weight gain of 8 lb.
• D) The patient has a serum sodium level of 119 mEq/L.

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