Section: NCLEX

37) The nurse cares for a patient who has syndromes of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following assessments would the nurse find consistent with this diagnosis?

1. Urinary output of 2,500 cc/24 hours, sodium 122 mEq/L.
2. Urinary output of 800 cc/24 hours, sodium 156 mEq/L.
3. Urinary output of 2,700 cc/24 hours, sodium 164 mEq/L.
4. Urinary output of 500 cc/24 hours, sodium 118 mEq/L.

The patient would experience decreased urine output, decreased serum sodium, and hyponatremia with normal or increased plasma volume