What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) who has scrotal edema?

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What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) who has scrotal edema?

A. Place an ice pack on the scrotal area. B. Place the child in an upright sitting position. C. Elevate the scrotum with a rolled washcloth. D. Place a warm moist pack to the scrotal area.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

For minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS), prednisone is effective when what occurs?

A. Appetite increases and blood pressure is normal B. Urinary tract infection is gone and edema subsides C. Generalized edema subsides and blood pressure is normal D. Diuresis occurs as urinary protein excretion diminishes

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of teaching regarding care of a child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) that is in remission after the administration of prednisone. The nurse realizes further teaching is required if the parents state what?

A. We will keep our child away from anyone who is ill. B. We will be sure to administer the prednisone as ordered. C. We will encourage our child to eat a balanced diet, but we will watch his salt intake. D. We understand our child will not be able to attend school, so we will arrange for homeschooling.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of teaching regarding care of a child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) that is in remission after administration of prednisone. The nurse realizes further teaching is required if the parents state what?

A. We will keep our child away from anyone who is ill. B. We will be sure to administer the prednisone as ordered. C. We will encourage our child to eat a balanced diet, but we will watch his salt intake. D. We understand our child will not be able to attend school, so we will arrange for home schooling.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A parent asks the nurse what would be the first indication that acute glomerulonephritis was improving. What would be the nurse's best response?

A. Blood pressure will stabilize. B. Your child will have more energy. C. Urine will be free of protein. D. Urine output will increase.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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