5 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate antidiuretic Hormone Secretion) NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client is being treated for SIADH with 3% hypertonic saline to correct a serum sodium of 129 mEq/L, which was drawn approximately 24 hours ago. A new BMP shows the latest sodium is 147 mEq/L. What is the priority nursing intervention at this time?


Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH). What type of electrolyte imbalance would the nurse most likely see in this situation?


Question 3 of 5

The floor nurse is reviewing lab results for a client with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and notes a sodium level of 132 mEq/L. The nurse continues to monitor the client closely for which of the following abnormal signs/symptoms?


Question 4 of 5

The neuro ICU nurse is caring for a client with head trauma and subsequent syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse notes confusion and muscle weakness, and correctly understands that which of the following is occurring?


Question 5 of 5

A client has been diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following is NOT a priority nursing intervention for this client?