The nurse determines that additional instruction is needed for a patient with chronic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) when the patient makes which statement?
A) "I need to shop for foods low in sodium and avoid adding salt to food."
B) "I should weigh myself daily and report any sudden weight loss or gain."
C) "I need to limit my fluid intake to no more than 1 quart of liquids a day."
D) "I should eat foods high in potassium because diuretics cause potassium loss."
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