The nurse is caring for a patient whose pituitary secretes excessive amounts of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) .Which findings will the nurse expect to see during assessment of the patient?
A) The patient's serum sodium level is 122 mEq/L.
B) The patient's serum chloride level is 116 mEq/L.
C) The patient is voiding large amounts of watery urine.
D) The patient's mucus membranes are dry and cracked.
E) The patient has gained 5 pounds and has swollen feet.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q16: The nurse is to administer 40 mEq
Q17: The nurse is caring for a diabetic
Q18: Lactated Ringer's solution is administered to the
Q19: The nurse works on the cardiac unit
Q20: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q22: Which complication is suspected when the patient's
Q23: A patient reports chills,dizziness,and feeling hot during
Q24: Order: IV 500 mL 0.9% NS to
Q25: The patient is scheduled for hip replacement
Q26: Approximately 30 minutes into the transfusion of
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents