Which is the appropriate nursing intervention when providing care to a child, diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, who is edematous and on bed rest?
1. Monitor blood pressure every 30 minutes.
2. Reposition every 2 hours.
3. Limit visitors.
4. Encourage fluids.
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Explanation:
1. Vital signs are taken every 4 hours.
2. A child with severe edema, on bed rest, is at risk for altered skin integrity. To prevent skin breakdown, the child should be repositioned every 2 hours.
3. The child needs social interaction, so visitors should not be limited.
4. Fluids need to be monitored; they should not be encouraged.
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