Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a client who had a craniotomy and has developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Oliguria
Rationale:
✔️ In SIADH, excess ADH causes water retention, leading to concentrated urine and low output (oliguria).
✔️ This condition results in dilutional hyponatremia, not hypernatremia or dehydration.
✔️ Common triggers include head trauma, tumors, or surgery like craniotomy.
✔️ Monitoring urine output helps guide fluid management and prevent fluid overload or cerebral edema.
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This question is from RN ATI Medsurg Exam 7 which contains 74 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4