ATI RN
RN ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam 2023 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
When caring for a patient with Syndrome of inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), the nurse would expect her patient to exhibit the following clinical signs and symptoms (Select all that apply):
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A: Fluid retention - In SIADH, there is excessive ADH secretion leading to water retention and dilutional hyponatremia.
B: Hypotonicity - Due to water retention, serum osmolality decreases leading to hypotonicity.
C: Anorexia - SIADH can cause nausea, vomiting, and anorexia due to hyponatremia and cerebral edema.
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D: Frequent urination - SIADH causes water retention, leading to decreased urine output, not frequent urination.
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