1. The effects of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion include which solute?
2. Which patient would the healthcare professional assess for elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion?
3. Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to find if a person is experiencing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
4. What is diabetes insipidus a result of?
5. A patient who is diagnosed with a closed head injury has a urine output of 6 to 8 L/day. Electrolytes are within normal limits, but the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) level is low. Although the patient has had no intake for 4 hours, no change in the polyuria level has occurred. What treatment or diagnostic testing does the healthcare professional prepare the patient for?