The nurse is caring for a client with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), which is manifested by which symptoms?
A) Loss of thirst, weight gain.
B) Dependent edema, fever.
C) Polydipsia, polyuria.
D) Hypernatremia, tachypnea.
Ans: A) Loss of thirst, weight gain.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is assessing a patient who has chronic lymphoblastic myelogenous leukemia. The treatment plan includes hydroxyurea (Hydrea). The nurse will assess the patient for which of the following?
A) Diabetes mellitus B) Hypertension C) Leukopenia D) Hypoglycemia
How often should a nurse encourage most older adults to bathe or shower?
a. daily c. two or three times a week b. every other day d. weekly
The nurse preparing a client for a T3 and T4 radioimmunoassay would recognize that the medication with the potential to influence test results, making readings unreliable, is
a. aspirin. b. digitalis. c. gentamicin. d. heparin.
The nurse is providing education to a group of geriatric nurses regarding drug therapy in the elderly. Which response by a member of the group demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. Elderly persons take 31% of the nation's prescribed drugs. b. Elderly persons experience more adverse drug reactions. c. Elderly persons are more sensitive to drugs than younger adults. d. Elderly persons have a greater tolerance to medications than younger adults.