The statement made by a parent of a child with nephrosis that reflects an understanding of discharge teaching is:
a. "I will make sure he gets his hepatitis B vaccine as soon as he gets home.".
b. "He can now eat all his favorites like salted French fries and popcorn.".
c. "I should measure his urine when he goes to the bathroom.".
d. "He should eat a low-protein diet for the next few weeks.".
C
The urine of a child recovering from nephrosis should be measured at home after discharge as relapses do occur. These children are still on high-protein low-salt diets. No child should be vaccinated while on steroids.
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