An adult client is admitted with acute glomerulonephritis with symptoms of fatigue, anorexia, and blood pressure of 140/94. The nurse identifies the initial goal of treatment as follows:
A)
to reduce the hypertension
B)
providing a 5,000-calorie daily diet
C)
energy conservation and bed rest during the acute phase
D)
urinary output of at least 3,000 mL daily
C
Explanation:
A)
Preservation of renal function is a primary goal; bed rest lowers metabolic demands on the body and conserves energy reserves. If present, hypertension should be controlled. Protein may be restricted in the diet and intake and output are closely monitored.
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B)
Preservation of renal function is a primary goal; bed rest lowers metabolic demands on the body and conserves energy reserves. If present, hypertension should be controlled. Protein may be restricted in the diet and intake and output are closely monitored.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Preservation of renal function is a primary goal; bed rest lowers metabolic demands on the body and conserves energy reserves. If present, hypertension should be controlled. Protein may be restricted in the diet and intake and output are closely monitored.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Preservation of renal function is a primary goal; bed rest lowers metabolic demands on the body and conserves energy reserves. If present, hypertension should be controlled. Protein may be restricted in the diet and intake and output are closely monitored.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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