The nurse is assigned to work with a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome
The nurse knows that this renal problem is characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia, which tells the nurse to assess for which of the following signs or symptoms? a. level of consciousness c. edema and hyperlipidemia
b. orientation d. dehydration and weight loss
C
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A Incorrect. Working with a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, the nurse knows that this renal problem is characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia which guides the nurse to not assess the child for level of consciousness.
B Incorrect. Working with a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, the nurse knows that this renal problem is characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia which guides the nurse to not assess the child for orientation.
C Correct. Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a clinical entity characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia (low levels of albumin in the blood) leading to edema and hyperlipidemia.
D Incorrect. Working with a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, the nurse knows that this renal problem is characterized by massive proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia which guides the nurse to not assess the child for dehydration and weight loss.
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