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?
A) Hyponatremia
B) Hypocalcemia
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Hypernatremia

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SIADH leads to increased ADH secretion, resulting in increased water retention and dilutional hyponatremia. Therefore, the nurse should anticipate hyponatremia in a child with SIADH. Hypocalcemia and hyperglycemia are not typically associated with SIADH. Hypernatremia is associated with a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone.

A Hospitalized Child Has Been Diagnosed with SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate