Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who had a craniotomy and has developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
SIADH causes the kidneys to retain water, leading to decreased urine output (oliguria) and concentrated urine due to excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).