A 6-year-old child with acute glomerulonephritis has gross hematuria and has been confined to bed. An appropriate nursing intervention for this child would be:
a. Providing activities for the child on restricted activity
b. Feeding the child a protein-restricted diet
c. Carefully handling edematous extremities
d. Observing the child for evidence of hypotension
A
Although the child may feel well, activity should be limited until gross hematuria subsides.
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