Which information is most important for the nurse to communicate rapidly to the health care provider about a patient admitted with possible syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) ?
A) The patient has a recent weight gain of 9 lb.
B) The patient complains of dyspnea with activity.
C) The patient has a urine specific gravity of 1.025.
D) The patient has a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L.
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