The nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion. Which assessment findings does the nurse expect?

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SIADH causes excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), resulting in increased water retention by the kidneys. This leads to concentrated urine and weight gain. Fatigue and weakness may also occur due to electrolyte imbalances caused by the condition. Poor skin turgor and polyuria are not expected in SIADH, while truncal obesity and thin extremities are not specific to this condition.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Lung Cancer