The nurse is conducting discharge teaching with the parent of a 7-year-old child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS). What statement by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "My child needs to stay home from school for at least 1 more month."
b. "I should not add additional salt to any of my child's meals."
c. "My child will not be able to participate in contact sports while receiving corticosteroid therapy."
d. "I should measure my child's urine after each void and report the 24-hour amount to the health care provider."
ANS: B
Children with MCNS can be treated at home after the initial phase with appropriate discharge instructions, including a salt restriction of no additional salt to the child's meals. The child may return to school but should avoid exposure to infected playmates. Participation in contact sports is not affected by corticosteroid therapy. The parent does not need to measure the child's urine on a daily basis but may be instructed to test for albumin.
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