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ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
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A child who has acute glomerulonephritis
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A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Check the child's daily weight. In acute glomerulonephritis, monitoring daily weight is crucial to assess fluid balance and kidney function. Fluid retention can lead to hypertension and worsening kidney damage. Maintaining a saline-lock (
A) may be necessary but not the priority. Placing the child on a no-salt-added diet (
C) is important for managing hypertension but not the priority over monitoring fluid balance. Educating parents about potential complications (
D) is important but not the immediate priority compared to assessing daily weight.
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