Author Question: A child diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism needs a diuretic. Which diuretic does the nurse anticipate ... (Read 52 times)

newbem · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism needs a diuretic. Which diuretic does the nurse anticipate administering?

A.
Bumetanide (Bumex)
B.
Furosemide (Lasix)
C.
Hydrocholorthiazide (Hydrodiuril)
D.
Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Question 2

An adolescent has Cushing's syndrome due to long-term use of steroid therapy for another illness. When writing this child's care plan, which nursing diagnosis takes priority?

A.
Activity intolerance
B.
Altered body image
C.
Fluid volume deficit
D.
Impaired skin integrity

momtoalll · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, which is important because children with hyperaldosteronism have low potassium levels. The other three diuretics are potassium wasting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The child with Cushing's syndrome has a typical appearance consisting of a pendulous abdomen, round moon face, facial flushing, a buffalo hump, thin fragile skin, and striae. This would lead the teen to have an altered body image, as he or she would want to look like his or her peers. The other nursing diagnoses may or may not apply to individual children.