Your patient is a 42-year-old male who had surgery four years ago to remove his posterior pituitary gland because of a tumor. He stopped taking replacement hormones because they caused depression. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of the patient's noncompliance with hormone replacement therapy?

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The posterior pituitary gland is responsible for the secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which helps the kidneys manage the amount of water in the body. Without ADH, the body cannot conserve water as effectively, leading to increased urine output and risk of dehydration.

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