Pathophysiology Statement Siadh PDF

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Pathophysiology Statement

Student Justine Tannahill Pt Intials__________ Date of Care_________________

Medical Diagnosis: 1) What is it (define)? 2) What physical changes occur due to the disease? 1. SIADH- condition in which excess ADH is released but not needed 2.Bloated

Risk factors for developing it: (disease, environment, lifestyle) Trauma Stroke Lung or pancreas malignancies Medications Stress Alcohol withdrawal Hypothyroidism

Presenting signs and symptoms observed: (what will you see?) Weight gain

long time between voids

Overabundance ADH

anorexia

Tachycardia Electrolyte imbalance Disorientation

How is it diagnosed? (special tests, labs, x-ray) Monitor fluid and electrolytes especially serum sodium...