The nurse is reviewing lab results and notes an elevated ADH value for one of the patients.The nurse expects the result to belong to which of the following individuals?
A)A 63-year-old man with small-cell lung cancer
B)A 24-year-old woman recovering from elective surgery
C)A 38-year-old man receiving corticosteroid therapy
D)A 71-year-old woman with a history of atrial fibrillation

Question

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Elevated levels of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) are commonly seen in patients with small-cell lung cancer, as the cancer cells themselves can produce ADH or substances that mimic its actions. This hormone leads to increased water reabsorption and can cause hyponatremia (low sodium levels). The other conditions listed are not typically associated with elevated ADH levels.

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