After a subarachnoid hemorrhage, the patient is found to have a serum sodium of less than 135 mEq/L for greater than 24 hours. What would this patient be evaluated for?
A) Diabetes insipidus
B) Pituitary dysfunction
C) Hypothalmic dysfunction
D) Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome
Ans: D
Feedback: The patient is then evaluated for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) or cerebral salt-wasting syndrome. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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