The nurse is caring for a client with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. What treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Fluid restriction
2. Furosemide (Lasix)
3. Desmopressin (DDAVP)
4. Demeclocycline (Declomycin)
5. Intravenous hypertonic solution
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
1. SIADH is treated by correcting the underlying cause and limiting fluid intake through a fluid restriction.
2. SIADH is treated by giving diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix).
3. Desmopressin (DDAVP) is used to treat diabetes insipidus.
4. Demeclocycline (Declomycin), a tetracycline antibiotic, is used to promote urine production in patients with SIADH.
5. Patients with severe hyponatremia may receive intravenous hypertonic saline.
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