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A Patient Is Admitted with Possible Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic

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A patient is admitted with possible syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) . Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to communicate rapidly to the health care provider?


A) The patient complains of dyspnea with activity.
B) The patient has a urine specific gravity of 1.025.
C) The patient has a recent weight gain of 8 lb.
D) The patient has a serum sodium level of 119 mEq/L.

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