Author Question: Which treatment is the mainstay for nephrotic syndrome? a. antibiotic therapy c. high-protein ... (Read 60 times)

acc299 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which treatment is the mainstay for nephrotic syndrome?

a. antibiotic therapy c. high-protein diet
b. blood transfusions d. corticosteroid therapy

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis about nutrition. What foods would the nurse recommend be restricted in a diet for this child?

a. Fruit
b. Cottage Cheese
c. Peanut butter
d. Lean meat

Ahernandez18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect. Antibiotic therapy is not the mainstay for nephrotic syndrome.
B Incorrect. Blood transfusions are not the mainstay for nephrotic syndrome.
C Incorrect. A high-protein diet is contraindicated for nephrotic syndrome.
D Correct. Corticosteroid therapy is the mainstay for nephrotic syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

C
Foods that are high in fat are discouraged, so peanut butter would be restricted. The other items are high in calories and low in fat.