Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to find if a person is experiencing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
A) Hypernatremia and urine hypoosmolality
B) Serum potassium (K+) level of 5 mEq/L and urine hyperosmolality
C) Serum sodium (Na+) level of 120 mEq/L and serum hypoosmolality
D) Hypokalemia and serum hyperosmolality

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A diagnosis of SIADH requires a serum sodium level of less than 135 mEq/L,serum hypoosmolality less than 280 mOsm/kg,and urine hyperosmolarity.Potassium levels are not considered a factor.

Which Laboratory Value Would the Nurse Expect to Find If