Author Question: Which of these signs may indicate development of infection in a postoperative kidney transplant ... (Read 31 times)

TVarnum · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of these signs may indicate development of infection in a postoperative kidney transplant client who is on immunosuppressive therapy?

a. cloudy urine
b. development of rales
c. fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
d. severe, excruciating pain in the wound site

Question 2

To improve ambulation in a child who has cerebral palsy, which of the following surgical interventions is indicated?

a. closure of the defect
b. lengthening of the Achilles tendon and releasing the hamstrings
c. placement of a VP shunt to relieve cerebral pressure
d. placing affected limbs in flexible casts

miss.ashley · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Immunosuppressive drug therapy is used to decrease the chance of organ rejection. The greatest complication is infection, and the client should be taught to monitor urine for cloudiness and for a slight elevation in temperature, as the immunosuppressive drug masks the signs of infection.

Answer to Question 2

B
Cerebral palsy results from damage to the motor centers of the brain. The infant may have delayed gross motor development, alterations in muscle tone, abnormal motor performance, and reflex abnormality. Improvements in ambulation can be made with the surgical lengthening of the Achilles tendon and releasing the hamstrings.