The statement made by a parent of a child with nephrosis that ...

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The statement made by a parent of a child with nephrosis that reflects an understanding of discharge teaching is:
 
  a. I will make sure he gets his hepatitis B vaccine as soon as he gets home..
  b. He can now eat all his favorites like salted French fries and popcorn..
  c. I should measure his urine when he goes to the bathroom..
  d. He should eat a low-protein diet for the next few weeks..

Question 2

A mother is bringing her 2-month-old son in for his well-child visit. He is due to receive his Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine. The nurse is educating the mother on the possible side effects of the vaccine, which include:
 
  1. Pain and swelling in the joints.
   2. Irritability, loss of appetite, and seizures.
   3. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
   4. Fever and decreased white blood cell count.

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Answer to Question 1

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The urine of a child recovering from nephrosis should be measured at home after discharge as relapses do occur. These children are still on high-protein low-salt diets. No child should be vaccinated while on steroids.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Swelling occurs at the site, not the joints.
2. Side effects of the DTaP vaccine are irritability, loss of appetite, localized swelling, and seizures, which are rare.
3. Nausea and vomiting are rare.
4. Fever and a decreased white blood cell count are rare.