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RN ATI Pediatric Nursing 2023 with NGN Questions
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A nurse is planning care for a child who is in the acute stage of nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Weigh the child once per day. In the acute stage of nephrotic syndrome, daily weight monitoring is crucial to assess fluid status and renal function. It helps in evaluating response to treatment and detecting complications like fluid overload or dehydration promptly. Limiting calorie intake (
B) is not appropriate as children with nephrotic syndrome often need increased calories due to protein loss. Increasing fluid intake (
C) to 2 L/day may exacerbate edema, a common symptom of nephrotic syndrome. Positioning the child supine at bedtime (
D) is not relevant to managing nephrotic syndrome.
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