A. A 55-year-old female with lung cancer was admitted to your unit. She reports increasing fatigue, SOB with activity, and decreased ability to perform mental functions. She has been drinking more fluids in response to increased thirst but is not urinating as much. She has gained over 5 lbs. the past week despite decreased appetite and abdominal cramping. Lab values show: K+ 3.5 Na+126 Cl- 90, serum osmolality 260 mOsm/L, urine osmolality 450 mOsm/L. 1. What do you suspect is going on with this client? 2. Underline the signs and symptoms associated with this condition. 3. What treatment modalities would you expect the physician to consider? 4. What are your primary nursing resp onsibilities to this client?
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