A hospitalized child has been diagnosed with SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone), a complication of his meningitis. What would the nurse expect to see on this child's lab results?
A)Hyponatremia
B)Hypocalcemia
C)Hyperglycemia
D)Hypernatremia

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SIADH causes the body to retain water, leading to decreased sodium levels (hyponatremia).

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