In evaluating the patient's hyponatremia, the nurse understands the problem is
a. increased cortisol release. c. increased glucocorticoid release.
b. decreased aldosterone release. d. decreased glucagon release.
B
In SIADH, the increased levels of circulating ADH are unrelated to the serum sodium concentration. Aldosterone production from the adrenal glands is also suppressed.
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a. Patient's perception of the illness b. Patient's coping skills c. Socioeconomic status d. Cultural background e. Social support
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a. sterilizes it b. observes the contents c. empties and cleans it d. replaces it with a clean bedpan
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a. increase the secretion of enzymes for digestion. b. increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients. c. excrete waste into the intestines. d. secrete hormones in response to nutrients in the gut.