The nurse explains to the patient admitted for the evaluation of SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone) that the medical treatment plan would include:
1. strict enforcement of fluid restriction.
2. administration vasopressin.
3. hypertonic IV solutions.
4. large doses of water-soluble vitamins.
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Some form of vasopressin will be given as an antidiuretic. Intake and output are watched, but not restricted. If fluids are given, they would not be hypertonic, because they would drain off even more fluid. Vitamins are noncontributory.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 956, Drug Therapy Table OBJ: 3 TOP: SIADH
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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