The effects of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion include which solute?
a. Sodium and water retention
b. Sodium retention and water loss
c. Sodium dilution and water retention
d. Sodium dilution and water loss
Ans: c. Sodium dilution and water retention
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