Nursing care of a child diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)should include (Select all that apply):
A)Weigh daily.
B)Encourage fluids.
C)Turn frequently.
D)Maintain nothing by mouth.
E)Restrict fluids.

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Increased secretion of ADH causes the kidney to resorb water,which increases fluid volume and decreases serum osmolarity with a progressive reduction in sodium concentration.The immediate management of the child is to restrict fluids.The child should also be weighed at the same time each day.Encouraging fluids,turning frequently,and maintaining nothing by mouth are not associated with SIADH.

Nursing Care of a Child Diagnosed with Syndrome of Inappropriate