A 7-year-old child with acute glomerulonephritis has gross hematuria and has been confined to bed. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this child?
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
ANS: A
Although children may feel well, activity is limited until hematuria resolves.
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