A child is brought to the pediatric clinic, where the parent reports that the child has tea-colored urine and puffy eyes. Which diagnostic test does the nurse prepare the parent and child for based on the assessment findings?
A.
BUN and creatinine
B.
Intravenous pyelogram
C.
Suprapubic aspiration
D.
Voiding cystourethrogram
ANS: A
This child has manifestations of possible glomerulonephritis. To assess kidney function, the patient needs a BUN and creatinine. A pyelogram is used when kidney stones are suspected. Suprapubic aspiration is one way of collecting a sterile urine sample, but is very invasive. A voiding cystourethrogram is used to assess for reflux.
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