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The nurse receives the doctor's order for a child with SIADH. She should clarify which of the following orders?
 
  1. Weight check every 24 hours
   2. Diet high in protein
   3. IV of Normal Saline at 120ml/hr
   4. Strict intake and output documentation

Question 2

Incidental ingestion can lead to injury. How can a parent of a toddler prevent his/her child from ingestion injury?
 
  1. Clean up any old, chipping paint in the windowsills.
   2. Buy products with childproof tops.
   3. Keep all medication and poisonous products in high places or in a locked cabinet.
   4. All of the above



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1. Because of water retention, weight should be checked every 24 hours.
2. A diet high in protein is needed to provide adequate nutrition and keep the amount of sodium low.
3. A hypertonic solution of sodium chloride should be used.
4. Strict I/O will provide the information to find out if water retention is occurring.

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1. Paint chips can have lead and present a choking hazard.
2. Childproof tops will prevent easy access to hazardous materials.
3. Keeping medication and poisonous products locked will prevent children from having access.
4. Paint chips can have lead and present a choking hazard. Childproof tops will prevent easy access to hazardous materials. Keeping medication and poisonous products locked will prevent children from having access.



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