Which children admitted to the pediatric unit would the nurse monitor closely for development of SIADH? (Select all that apply.)
A) A newly diagnosed preschooler with type 1 diabetes
B) A school-age child returning from surgery for removal of a brain tumor
C) An infant with suspected meningitis
D) An adolescent with blunt abdominal trauma following a car accident
E) A school-age child with head trauma

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Childhood SIADH usually is caused by disorders affecting the central nervous system,such as infections (meningitis),head trauma,and brain tumors.Diabetes and abdominal trauma do not cause SIADH.

Which Children Admitted to the Pediatric Unit Would the Nurse