Question

ontinue to observe the 27. The nurse is admitting a client who is diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) and has serum sodium of 118 mEq/L (118 mmol/L). Which health care provider prescriptions should the nurse anticipate receiving? Select all that apply 1. Initiate an infusion of 3% NaCl . 2. Administer intravenous furosemide. 3. Restrict fluids to 800 mL over 24 hours. 4. Elevate the head of the bed to high Fowler's 5. Administer a vasopressin antagonist as prescribed.

Answer 1

27.Ans: 1,3&5

1.initiate an infusion of 3% NaCl.

3.Restrict fluids to 800ml over 24 hours.

5.Administer a vasopressin antagonist as prescribed.

Reason: persons with SIADH experience excess secretion of ADH and it leads to excess intravascular volume,declining serum osmolarity and dilutions hyponatremia. Vasopressin antagonists are used to treat SIADH.