When teaching a patient with chronic SIADH about long-term management of the disorder,the nurse determines that additional instruction is needed when the patient gives which of the following responses?

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In chronic SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone), the problem is not excess sodium but rather water retention leading to hyponatremia. A sodium-restricted diet is not typically required; instead, fluid restriction is a key management strategy.

When Teaching a Patient with Chronic SIADH About Long-Term Management