A patient with SIADH presents with sodium 122 mEq/L and normal volume status. What mechanism is most likely at play?
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Correct answer: Water retention diluting serum sodium
SIADH causes inappropriate ADH release → water retention and dilutional hyponatremia despite normal or increased volume.
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