When caring for a patient with increased ICP the nurse must monitor for possible secondary complications. One possible complication of increased ICP is SIADH. What nursing interventions would the nurse initiate if the patient developed SIADH?
A) Fluid restriction
B) Fluid replacement
C) Electrolyte replacement
D) Electrolyte restriction
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse also assesses for complications of increased ICP, including diabetes insipidus and SIADH. SIADH requires fluid restriction and monitoring of serum electrolyte levels. You do not "restrict" electrolytes with patients, you monitor them. Diabetes insipidus requires fluid and electrolyte replacement.
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