A patient has a small-cell carcinoma of the lung,which is causing the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).Which of the following would the nurse expect the patient to manifest?

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SIADH causes the kidneys to retain water, leading to dilutional hyponatremia (decreased serum sodium levels). Weight gain, decreased urinary output, and peripheral and pulmonary edema are also common manifestations of SIADH.

A Patient Has a Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung,which Is