A 21-year-old female is admitted to the floor complaining of severe abdominal pain. Routine lab work including an electrolyte panel is ordered. The lab results are as follows: Na 115 mmol/L; K 3.6...

A 21-year-old female is admitted to the floor complaining of severe abdominal pain. Routine lab work including an electrolyte panel is ordered. The lab results are as follows: Na 115 mmol/L; K 3.6 mmol/L; BUN 10 mg/dL; Glucose 126 mg/dL; Hgb 10 g/dL; and Hct 30%.

a. Which lab result requires the nurse’s most immediate attention?

b. Which system assessment is a priority when sodium is at this level?

c. What are the priority nursing interventions when caring for a patient with SIADH?