A patient is admitted with possible SIADH. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to communicate rapidly to the health care provider?

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A serum sodium of less than 120 mEq/L increases the risk for complications such as seizures and needs rapid correction. The other data are not unusual for a patient with SIADH and do not indicate the need for rapid action.

A Patient Is Admitted with Possible SIADH