Test Prep This preview shows page 7 - 9 out of 14 pages. 19.Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the child with acuteglomerulonephritis?a.Risk for Injury related to malignant process and treatmentb.Fluid Volume Deficit related to excessive lossesc.Fluid Volume Excess related to decreased plasma filtrationd.Fluid Volume Excess related to fluid accumulation in tissues and third spacesANS: CGlomerulonephritis has a decreased filtration of plasma, which results in an excessiveaccumulation of water and sodium that expands plasma and interstitial fluid volumes, leadingto circulatory congestion and edema. No malignant process is involved in acuteglomerulonephritis. A fluid volume excess is found. The fluid accumulation is secondary tothe decreased plasma filtration. PTS:1DIF:Cognitive Level: AnalyzeREF:915TOP:Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Nursing DiagnosisMSC:Area of Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation20.The nurse is admitting a child with a Wilms tumor. Which is the initial assessmentfinding associated with this tumor? Get answer to your question and much more PTS:1DIF:Cognitive Level: UnderstandREF:917TOP:Integrated Process: Nursing Process: AssessmentMSC:Area of Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation21.Which is the most common cause of acute renal failure in children? Get answer to your question and much more PTS:1DIF:Cognitive Level: UnderstandREF:919TOP:Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment We have textbook solutions for you! The document you are viewing contains questions related to this textbook. Elementary and Intermediate Algebra Tussy/Gustafson Expert Verified MSC:Area of Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation22.The nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a school-age child with acuterenal failure. Which are the primary clinical manifestations the nurse expects to find with thiscondition? Get answer to your question and much more PTS:1DIF:Cognitive Level: UnderstandREF:919TOP:Integrated Process: Nursing Process: AssessmentMSC:Area of Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation Upload your study docs or become a Course Hero member to access this document Upload your study docs or become a Course Hero member to access this document End of preview. Want to read all 14 pages? Upload your study docs or become a Course Hero member to access this document Tags Nephrology, Cognitive Level, Chronic Renal Failure, Physiologic Integrity We have textbook solutions for you!The document you are viewing contains questions related to this textbook. The document you are viewing contains questions related to this textbook. Elementary and Intermediate Algebra Tussy/Gustafson Expert Verified What are the nursing management of glomerulonephritis?Interventions for acute glomerulonephritis may include promoting rest, restricting salt and fluid intake, and restricting protein depending on the severity of the disease process. Drug therapy includes the administration of antihypertensives, diuretics, or antibiotics.
What is the treatment for glomerulonephritis?Unfortunately, kidney disease cannot be cured. Treatments focus on slowing the progression of the disease and preventing complications. Treatment may include: Blood pressure medicines such as ACE (angiotensin-converting enzymes) inhibitors that protect blood flow into the kidneys.
What would be the first indication that acute glomerulonephritis is improving?A: Increased urine output, a sign of improving kidney function, typically is the first sign that a child with acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is improving.
What is the main goal of treatment for acute glomerulonephritis?If there's an underlying cause — such as high blood pressure, an infection or an autoimmune disease — treatment will be directed to the underlying cause. In general, the goal of treatment is to protect your kidneys from further damage and to preserve kidney function.
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