A hospitalized child has been diagnosed with SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone), a complication of his meningitis. Which laboratory data should the nurse anticipate for this child?
1. Hyponatremia
2. Hypocalcemia
3. Hyperglycemia
4. Hypernatremia
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Explanation:
1. SIADH is associated with increased permeability in distal renal tubes, leading to water intoxication and low sodium.
2. Hypocalcemia is not seen with SIADH.
3. Hyperglycemia is not related to SIADH.
4. Hypernatremia is seen with diabetes insipidus, not SIADH.
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