The nurse is preparing to admit a 9-year-old child with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). What interventions should the nurse include in the child's care plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide a low-sodium, low-fat diet.
b. Initiate seizure precautions.
c. Weigh daily at the same time each day.
d. Encourage intake of 1 l of fluid per day.
e. Measure intake and output hourly.
ANS: B, C, E
Nursing care of the child with SIADH includes placing the child on seizure precautions, obtaining a daily weight at the same time each day, and accurately measuring the child's intake and output. The nurse does not need to provide a low-sodium, low-fat diet because there are no diet restrictions. The child would be on fluid precautions to avoid fluid overload, so 1 l of fluid would not be encouraged
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