H. is a 71-year-old male with small cell lung cancer;
H. is a 71-year-old male with small cell lung cancer; he has been treated with
chemotherapy. Initially he had symptom improvement but now appears to have had a recurrence. On examination today, he is quite edematous and has gained 12 lbs since his office visit 1 week ago. A metabolic panel reveals a serum Na+ of 119 mEq/dL. The AGACNP knows that J. H. likely has:
A.Brain metastasis B. Congestive heart failure (CHF) C. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) D.Metabolic alkalosis