A child has glomerulonephritis and hypertension. Which dietary ...

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A child has glomerulonephritis and hypertension. Which dietary modification is most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
 
  A.
  High fiber
  B.
  High potassium
  C.
  Low saturated fat
  D.
  Low sodium

Question 2

A child is brought to the pediatric clinic, where the parent reports that the child has tea-colored urine and puffy eyes. Which diagnostic test does the nurse prepare the parent and child for based on the assessment findings?
 
  A.
  BUN and creatinine
  B.
  Intravenous pyelogram
  C.
  Suprapubic aspiration
  D.
  Voiding cystourethrogram

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Hypertension in glomerulonephritis is usually due to fluid overload, and a sodium-restricted diet can help this problem. If the patient is on loop diuretics (often prescribed for hypertension in these patients), potassium is important. High fiber and low saturated fat are healthy diets for nearly everyone.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This child has manifestations of possible glomerulonephritis. To assess kidney function, the patient needs a BUN and creatinine. A pyelogram is used when kidney stones are suspected. Suprapubic aspiration is one way of collecting a sterile urine sample, but is very invasive. A voiding cystourethrogram is used to assess for reflux.