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A 5-year-old girl requires a craniotomy for subarachnoid hemorrhage following a motor vehicle collision. Which of the following parameters is consistent with a postoperative diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)?
- A. Serum osmolality 300 mOsm/L
- B. Serum sodium 128 mEq/L
- C. Urine sodium < 20 mmol/L
- D. N/A
Correct Answer: B
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