When the 16-year-old patient with acute glomerulonephritis complains of boredom with bed rest and asks when he can become more active, the nurse states that bed rest will continue until:
1. dialysis starts.
2. antibiotic protocol is completed.
3. potassium levels are normal.
4. the blood pressure reaches normal levels.
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Bed rest, when ordered, is for the protection of the patient because of high blood pressure. Bed rest will continue until the corticosteroids cause diuresis and a drop in the blood pres-sure.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 858
OBJ: 6 TOP: Glomerulonephritis with Bed Rest
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Nursing Diagnosis
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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