What is a clinical finding that warrants further intervention for the child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

a. Weight loss to within 1 pound of the preill-ness weight
b. Urine output of 1 milliliter per kilogram per hour
c. A normal blood pressure
d. Inspiratory crackles


D
Children with excess fluid volume may have pulmonary edema. Inspiratory crackles indicate fluid in the lungs. Pulmonary edema can be a life-threatening complication. Weight loss to within 1 pound of the preillness weight is an indication that the child is responding to treatment. A urine output of 1 milliliter per kilogram per hour is an acceptable urine output and indicates that the child is responding to treatment. A normal blood pressure is also an indication that the child is responding to treatment.

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