A 56-Year-Old Patient Who Is Disoriented and Reports a Headache

question 46

Multiple Choice

A 56-year-old patient who is disoriented and reports a headache and muscle cramps is hospitalized with possible syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) .The nurse would expect the initial laboratory results to include a(n)

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

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Hardiness

A personality trait that encompasses resilience and the ability to endure stress and adversity, often associated with a greater capacity for effective stress management.

Stressful Events

Incidents or conditions that cause significant stress or agitation to an individual.

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Individuals characterized by competitiveness, urgency, aggressiveness, and an intense drive for achievement.

Type B Personalities

Personality type characterized by a relaxed, patient, and easy-going manner, in contrast to the more stressed and aggressive Type A personalities.