The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestation in the patient diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

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In SIADH, the body secretes an excessive amount of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), leading to water retention, which dilutes the blood, decreasing serum sodium levels, and increasing urine concentration. A urine specific gravity of 1.035 is high, indicating concentrated urine, which is a common finding in SIADH.

The Nurse Monitors for Which Clinical Manifestation in the Patient