Which statement by a parent of a child with nephrotic syndrome ...

[imanialler]

Which statement by a parent of a child with nephrotic syndrome indicates an understanding of a no-added-salt diet?
 
  a. I can give my child sweet pickles.
  b. My child can put ketchup on his hotdog.
  c. I can let my child have potato chips.
  d. I do not put any salt in foods when I am cooking.

Question 2

When palpating the child's cervical lymph nodes, the nurse notes that they are tender, enlarged, and warm. What is the best explanation for this?
 
  a. Some form of cancer
  b. Local scalp infection common in children
  c. Infection or inflammation distal to the site
  d. Infection or inflammation close to the site

[Kdiggy]

Answer to Question 1

D
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A All types of pickles are high in sodium and should not be served to the child on a
no-added-salt diet.
B The child should not be allowed to eat hotdogs; they are considered a cured or
processed meat and are high in sodium.
C Potato chips are a high-sodium food and should not be included in the child's
diet when sodium intake is restricted.
D A no-added-salt diet means that no salt should be added to foods, either when
cooking or before eating.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Tender lymph nodes are not usually indicative of cancer.
B A scalp infection usually does not cause inflamed lymph nodes.
C The lymph nodes close to the site of inflammation or infection would be
inflamed.
D Small nontender nodes are normal. Tender, enlarged, and warm lymph nodes
may indicate infection or inflammation close to their location.

[imanialler]

Excellent

[scottmt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it