Author Question: Which of the following signs and symptoms may indicate that the condition of a client who has ... (Read 26 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following signs and symptoms may indicate that the condition of a client who has chronic glomerulonephritis is deteriorating?

a. anasarca c. polyuria
b. ataxia d. uremic frost

Question 2

An infant's mother reports the child had a cold for several days. The nurse observes the client has profuse nasal drainage, increased respiratory effort, inspiratory stridor, cough, and hoarse cry.

The nurse should suspect this infant has developed which of these conditions? a. cystic fibrosis c. pneumonia
b. laryngotracheobronc hitis (LTB) d. respiratory distress syndrome

skipfourms123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Anasarca is generalized edema that appears as the client's condition deteriorates.

Answer to Question 2

B
Laryngotracheobronc hitis (croup) is a viral illness that causes narrowing of the upper airway. Symptoms include inspiratory stridor, a barking cough, and hoarseness. The child may have a persistent low-grade fever and a history of profuse nasal drainage with increased respiratory effort for several days.