QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
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______________________ is characterized by massive
proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia and
edema. - correct answer- - Nephrotic Syndrome
A 12-year-old child is injured in a bicycle accident. When
considering the possibility of renal trauma, the nurse
should consider what factor? - correct answer-
- The amount of hematuria is not a reliable indicator of
the seriousness of the injury
A parent asks the nurse what would be the first indication
that acute glomerulonephritis was improving. What would
be the nurse's best response? - correct answer-
- Urine output will increase.
A young child is diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux. The
nurse should know that this usually results in - correct
answer- - recurrent urinary tract infections.
,An important nursing consideration when caring for a
child with sickle cell anemia is which of the following? -
correct answer- Teach the parents and child how
to recognize the signs and symptoms of crisis.
Assessment findings of heart failure - correct
answer- - Sweating
- Weak, thready pulses
- Dependent edema
- Fatigue
- Tachycardia
Case Study: Katherine is a 16-year-old African American
young woman admitted with vasoocclusive sickle cell
crisis. She complains of weakness and fatigue. After
completing her assessment, the nurse finds Katherine has
a fever of 38° C (100° F) and has right upper quadrant
abdominal pain on palpation.
, In addition to the above, the nurse's assessment would
most likely reveal - correct answer- - painful
joints.
Case Study: Katherine is a 16-year-old African American
young woman admitted with vasoocclusive sickle cell
crisis. She complains of weakness and fatigue. After
completing her assessment, the nurse finds Katherine has
a fever of 38° C (100° F) and has right upper quadrant
abdominal pain on palpation.
Katherine's parents are receiving instructions about their
daughter's disease. Your teaching should include all of the
following except - correct answer- - telling
them that any other children they have will be sure to
have sickle cell disease.
Case Study: Katherine is a 16-year-old African American
young woman admitted with vasoocclusive sickle cell
crisis. She complains of weakness and fatigue. After
completing her assessment, the nurse finds Katherine has
a fever of 38° C (100° F) and has right upper quadrant
abdominal pain on palpation.