Which children admitted to the pediatric unit would the nurse monitor closely for development of SIADH? Select all who 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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Children with brain tumors, meningitis, and head trauma are at higher risk for developing SIADH due to potential damage or irritation to the brain, which can affect the regulation of antidiuretic hormone.

Which Children Admitted to the Pediatric Unit Would the Nurse