Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to find if a person is experiencing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
a. Hypernatremia and urine hypoosmolality
b. Serum potassium (K+) level of 5 mEq/L and urine hyperosmolality compared to serum
c. Serum sodium (Na+) level of 120 mEq/L and serum osmolality 260 mOsm/kg
d. Serum potassium (K+) of 2.8 mEq/L and serum hyperosmolality
Ans: c. Serum sodium (Na+) level of 120 mEq/L and serum osmolality 260 mOsm/kg
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