A 6-year-old child has undergone a renal transplant and is ...

[fahad]

A 6-year-old child has undergone a renal transplant and is receiving cyclosporine. The nurse instructs the parents to be especially alert for which of the following?
 
  A) Weight loss
  B) Hypotension
  C) Signs of infection
  D) Hair loss

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old girl scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which of the following would be the priority before the test?
 
  A) Checking with the parents for any allergies
  B) Ensuring adequate hydration
  C) Giving the girl an enema
  D) Screening her for pregnancy

[jessicaduplan]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The parents should be especially alert for signs of infection as cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant drug. Weight gain instead of weight loss, hypertension instead of hypotension, and increased facial hair instead of hair loss are some other potential side effects.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
It is important to double-check whether the girl has any allergies. The test is contraindicated in children allergic to shellfish or iodine. Adequate hydration is also important, but the check for allergies is a priority. Only females of reproductive age must be screened for pregnancy. An enema is not necessary at all institutions.

[fahad]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Joy Chen]

Excellent