Ati lpn med surg exam
Ati lpn med surg exam ( 49 Questions)
A patient with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) may present with which of the following symptoms?
Hypotension: Patients with SIADH typically have fluid retention, which can lead to hypertension, not hypotension.
Dry mucous membranes: In SIADH, fluid retention is common, so mucous membranes are usually moist, not dry.
Increased thirst: While thirst can occur in various conditions, it is not a primary symptom of SIADH.
Confusion or altered mental status: Confusion or altered mental status may occur in SIADH due to hyponatremia from excessive water retention.
A. Hypotension: Patients with SIADH typically have fluid retention, which can lead to hypertension, not hypotension.
B. Dry mucous membranes: In SIADH, fluid retention is common, so mucous membranes are usually moist, not dry.
C. Increased thirst: While thirst can occur in various conditions, it is not a primary symptom of SIADH.
D. Confusion or altered mental status: Confusion or altered mental status may occur in SIADH due to hyponatremia from excessive water retention.