The nurse closely monitors the temperature of a child with nephrotic syndrome. The purpose of this is to detect an early sign of which possible complication?
a. Infection
b. Hypertension
c. Encephalopathy
d. Edema
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A An exacerbation of the disease can occur after an infection.
B Temperature is not an indication of hypertension or edema.
C Encephalopathy is not a complication usually associated with nephrosis. The
child will most likely have neurologic signs and symptoms.
D Encephalopathy is not a complication usually associated with nephrosis. The
child will most likely have neurologic signs and symptoms.
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