A patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is experiencing a headache and confusion. The nurse correlates which laboratory result to this clinical presentation of SIADH?

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The patient's symptoms of headache and confusion in the context of SIADH are likely related to hyponatremia, which is indicated by a sodium level of 125 mEq/L. SIADH causes water retention that dilutes blood sodium levels, leading to hyponatremia.

A Patient with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) Is