ATI Capstone Week 9 Proctored Exam
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A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and a sodium level of 123 mEq/L. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?
Explanation
A. A low sodium diet is not appropriate for a client with SIADH and hyponatremia, as it can exacerbate the low sodium levels. Increasing sodium intake might be more appropriate depending on the clinical situation. B. Restricting fluid intake is a standard treatment for SIADH to prevent further dilution of sodium in the blood, which is critical in managing hyponatremia. C. Desmopressin acetate is used to treat conditions with insufficient antidiuretic hormone, such as diabetes insipidus, and is not appropriate for SIADH. D. An IV of 0.45% sodium chloride is hypotonic and could worsen hyponatremia in SIADH. Hypertonic saline would be more appropriate if IV treatment were necessary.
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