Endocrine

Question 1

SIADH can occur due to lung cancer and is characterized by water retention, increased total body water, and dilutional hyponatremia. Hyponatremia may cause neurologic complications (eg, confusion, seizures). SIADH treatment includes fluid restriction, oral salt tablets, and administration of 3% saline IV and/or vasopressin

Question 2

With any blood glucose under 70, the nurse should give the patient 4 ounces of juice or milk before giving any glucose. Then recheck the patient’s blood sugar 15 minutes later.