ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
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A toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome has a nursing diagnosis of excess fluid related to fluid accumulation (generalized edema)
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Which nursing intervention would be the priority to include in the nursing plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, Daily weight. Monitoring daily weight is crucial to assess fluid balance, a key indicator of a patient's health status. Sudden weight changes can indicate fluid retention or loss, which can be signs of underlying health issues. Seizure precautions (choice
A) are important for patient safety but do not address immediate health needs like fluid balance. Ambulation (choice
B) and keeping the bed position flat (choice
D) are important for patient mobility and comfort, but they do not address the priority of monitoring fluid status.
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