A nurse is caring for a client with meningitis.Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor to identify potential complications of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

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Inflammation associated with meningitis can stimulate the hypothalamus and result in excessive production of antidiuretic hormone.The nurse should monitor sodium levels for early identification of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.A systemic inflammatory response (SIR)can also occur with meningitis.A SIR can result in a coagulopathy that leads to disseminated intravascular coagulation.The nurse should monitor clotting factors to identify this complication.The other laboratory values are not specific to complications of meningitis.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Meningitis