Author Question: A pediatric nurse documents that a 14-year old adolescent is manifesting the symptoms of syndrome of ... (Read 50 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A pediatric nurse documents that a 14-year old adolescent is manifesting the symptoms of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone. The nurse knows that diagnosis is confirmed when the following values are found.
Select all answers that apply.

A) Increased BUN (more than 10 mg/dL)
B) Low serum osmolarity (less than 275 mOsm/kg)
C) High urine specific gravity (greater than 1.030)
D) High urine osmolarity (greater than 1200 Osm/kg)

Question 2

An athlete is diagnosed with vaginitis and asks the nurse what she should do. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) Avoid direct sunlight.
B) Take regular tub baths.
C) Wear cotton underpants.
D) Use scented tampons.