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Charlie · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which is an objective of care for a 10-year-old child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome?

a. Reduce blood pressure.
b. Reduce excretion of urinary protein.
c. Increase excretion of urinary protein.
d. Increase ability of tissues to retain fluid.

Question 2

Which is a common side effect of short-term corticosteroid therapy?

a. Fever
b. Hypertension
c. Weight loss
d. Increased appetite

aburgess · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The objectives of therapy for the child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome include reduction of the excretion of urinary protein, reduction of fluid retention, prevention of infection, and minimization of complications associated with therapy. Blood pressure is usually not elevated in minimal change nephrotic syndrome. Excretion of urinary protein and fluid retention are part of the disease process and must be reversed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Side effects of short-term corticosteroid therapy include an increased appetite. Fever is not a side effect of therapy. It may be an indication of infection. Hypertension is not usually associated with initial corticosteroid therapy. Weight gain, not weight loss, is associated with corticosteroid therapy.