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Graph demonstrating serum sodium concentrations in mmol/L and urine osmolalities in mosm/kg during infusion of 0.9% saline at 75 ml/h over 110 h. Note failure of urine osmolality to dilute during the course of the study and failure of serum sodium to correct during the entire study.