The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 3-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?
1. Biscuit
2. Yogurt
3. Oatmeal
4. Cantaloupe
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Rationale:
!. A child with SIADH may have carbohydrates, such as in a biscuit.
2. A child with SIADH may have dairy products, such as yogurt
3. A child with SAIDH may have carbohydrates and fiber, such as in oatmeal.
4. A child with SIADH is on a fluid restriction. Cantaloupe contains significant fluid volume, and so would not be a good food for this child to consume.
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