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elizabeth18

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse notes that a child has lost 8 pounds after 4 days of hospitalization for acute glomerulonephritis. This is most likely the result of:
 
  a. poor appetite.
  b. increased potassium intake.
  c. reduction of edema.
  d. restriction to bed rest.

Question 2

Which best describes acute glomerulonephritis?
 
  a. Occurs after a urinary tract infection
  b. Occurs after a streptococcal infection
  c. Associated with renal vascular disorders
  d. Associated with structural anomalies of genitourinary tract


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abctaiwan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
This amount of weight loss in this period is a result of the improvement of renal function and mobilization of edema fluid. Poor appetite and bed rest would not result in a weight loss of 8 pounds in 4 days. Foods with substantial amounts of potassium are avoided until renal function is normalized.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Acute glomerulonephritis is an immune-complex disease that occurs after a streptococcal infection with certain strains of the group A -hemolytic streptococcus. Acute glomerulonephritis usually follows streptococcal pharyngitis and is not associated with renal vascular disorders or genitourinary tract structural anomalies.


elizabeth18

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

mjenn52

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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