The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the child with acute glomerulonephritis is
a. Risk for Injury related to malignant process and treatment
b. Deficient Fluid Volume related to excessive losses
c. Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume related to a decrease in plasma filtration
d. Excess Fluid Volume related to fluid accumulation in tissues and third spaces
C
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A No malignant process is involved in acute glomerulonephritis.
B Excess fluid volume is found.
C Glomerulonephritis has a decreased filtration of plasma. The resulting decrease
in plasma filtration results in an excessive accumulation of water and sodium
that expands plasma and interstitial fluid volumes, leading to circulatory
congestion and edema.
D The fluid accumulation is secondary to the decreased plasma filtration.
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