The nurse is caring for a hospitalized three-year-old admitted with a history of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). He has just received his breakfast tray. Which food should the nurse remove from his tray?
A)Oatmeal
B)Yogurt
C)Biscuit
D)Cantaloupe

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Cantaloupe should be removed because it has a high water content. In SIADH, there is an excessive release of antidiuretic hormone leading to water retention and hyponatremia. Foods high in water content can exacerbate these conditions.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Hospitalized Three-Year-Old Admitted with a History