A Patient Has a Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung,which Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient has a small-cell carcinoma of the lung,which is causing the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) .Which of the following would the nurse expect the patient to manifest?

• A) Weight loss
• B) Increased urinary output
• C) Decreased serum sodium level
• D) Peripheral and pulmonary edema

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Eliciting Change

The process of encouraging or facilitating modifications in thoughts, behaviors, or situations through various strategies or interventions.

Stage of Change

Stage of change refers to a phase within the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, which describes the process individuals go through in changing behavior, ranging from not considering change to maintaining new behavior.

Preparation Stage

A stage in the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change where individuals intend to take action to address a behavior within the near future.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.