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NClaborn

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A child with the diagnosis of acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis may exhibit:
 
  1. Anorexia.
   2. Abdominal pain.
   3. Malaise.
   4. All of the above.

Question 2

A child is receiving Prednisone to help manage his nephrotic syndrome. What type of education should the family receive about the administration of prednisone?
 
  1. Corticosteroid therapy begins after the BUN and serum creatinine elevation occurs.
   2. Prednisone should be administered orally once daily for the next three weeks.
   3. The child will be put on taper with a dose of prednisone, changing after six weeks to a decreased dosage.
   4. The child will need to be discontinued quickly so that his growth and development is not hindered.



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Answer to Question 1

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1. The child may have anorexia because of the illness.
2. Abdominal pain may be present because of the inflammation process.
3. Malaise is common because of the metabolic needs during a time of infection.
4. All answer choices are correct.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Corticosteroid therapy will not influence the BUN or creatinine levels.
2. Prednisone can be given in IV form.
3. Tapering of prednisone will be the most effective treatment management for the disease process.
4. Discontinuing the therapy quickly can cause the body to perform life-threating events.



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