Which of the following is the most likely disease process if the patient's laboratory results indicate an elevated serum ADH and low serum osmolality with an elevated urine osmolality?
A) Central diabetes insipidus
B) SIADH
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Myxedema
B
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