A toddler has minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) and 3+ pitting edema. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
- A. Encourage an increased fluid intake for the toddler
- B. Place the child in an Airborne infection isolation room
- C. Increase the toddler's dietary sodium intake
- D. Administer corticosteroids to the toddler
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In managing minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) in children with pitting edema, corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment. Corticosteroids help reduce inflammation and decrease proteinuria, addressing the underlying cause of MCNS. Therefore, the nurse should prioritize administering the prescribed corticosteroids to the toddler as part of the plan of care.
You may also like to solve these questions
Which chromosomal abnormality is often characteristic of infantile ALL?
- A. t(4;11)
- B. t(12;21)
- C. t(9;22)
- D. t(1;19)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The age at which the infant can see an object, grasp it, and bring it to the mouth is
- A. 4 mo
- B. 5 mo
- C. 6 mo
- D. 8 mo
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
High pH, low carbon dioxide & normal bicarbonate best fit which of the following disorders?
- A. Compensated respiratory acidosis
- B. Compensated respiratory alkalosis
- C. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
- D. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A 13-year-old adolescent female attained out-patient department (OPD), with a complaint of feeling fat especially over the stomach and thighs; she is also feeling cold, tired, weak, and lacking energy. Examination reveals heart rate 46 beats/min, blood pressure 70/40 mmHg, weight below 3rd centile, dry skin, and lanugo-type hair growth on face; lab investigations show hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia. Of the following, the MOST appropriate next action is
- A. admission to the hospital
- B. referral to psychiatrist
- C. referral to dietician
- D. make an scheduled OP visit to you and to psychiatrist
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Although children with Wilms tumor have a favorable prognosis, there are some adverse prognostic factors in children with Wilms tumor EXCEPT
- A. large tumors
- B. anaplastic histology
- C. loss of heterozygosity at chromosome 1p and 16q
- D. young age at diagnosis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.