A 44-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis is evaluated for SIADH. Which assessment finding would support this diagnosis?

a. Peripheral edema
b. Tachycardia
c. Low blood pressure
d. Concentrated urine

ANS: D
Clinical manifestations of SIADH include urine that is inappropriately concentrated with respect to serum osmolarity. Symptomology of SIADH does not include peripheral edema, tachycardia, or low blood pressure.

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