Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to be increased in a patient with deficient ADH production?
a. Blood volume
b. Urine osmolality
c. Urine volume
d. Arterial vasoconstriction
ANS: C
With deficient ADH, the kidneys would not concentrate urine, leading to increased urine output. Blood volume would decrease with increased renal excretion of fluid. Urine osmolality would decrease. Arteries would dilate with deficient ADH production.
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