You are caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of syndrome of

inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Your patient’splan of

care includes assessment of specific gravity every 4 hours.

The results of this test will allow the nurse to assess what aspect of

1. the patient’s health?

A) Nutritional status

B) Potassium balance

C) Calcium balance

D) Fluid volume status

Ans: D

Feedback:

A specific gravity will detect if the patient has a fluid volume deficit

or fluid volume excess. Nutrition, potassium, and calcium levels are

not directly indicated.

2. You are caring for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of acute kidney

injury. When you review your patient’s most recent laboratory

reports, you note that the patient’s magnesium levels are high. You

should prioritize assessment for which of the following health