The father of a child with acute glomerulonephritis asks the nurse why blood pressure readings are being taken so often. The nurse knows that:
1. The antibiotic therapy the child is receiving can influence increases in blood pressure.
2. The child can develop hypotension at any time because of the damage to the kidneys.
3. A child with this illness can have sudden increases in blood pressure without warning.
4. Blood pressure must be maintained within normal limits to make sure that the kidneys do not stop working.
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1. Antibiotics do not cause increases in blood pressure unless an allergic reaction occurs.
2. The damage to the kidneys causes the blood pressure to increase drastically.
3. The illness can cause spikes in blood pressure without warning, causing concern about blood flow to the major organs of the body.
4. The goal is to maintain the blood pressure at a normal range, but the kidneys will not stop working if the blood pressure changes.
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