This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which child is most at risk for nephrotic syndrome? 1. A 4 year old recovering from pneumonia ... (Read 109 times)

CharlieWard

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 578
Which child is most at risk for nephrotic syndrome?
 
  1. A 4 year old recovering from pneumonia
   2. A 7 year old with group A beta-hemolytic strep throat infection
   3. A 2 year old with leukemia
   4. A 16 year old with a sexually transmitted disease

Question 2

Ashley is a 5-year-old girl who is severely mentally handicapped and has been bedridden for the last 3 years after a near-drowning accident. Ashley has developed pneumonia and sustaining her life would require ventilator support.
 
  The staff nurse is to obtain information about legal guardianship because her parents have abandoned her at the hospital. The nurse knows that: 1. Legal guardianship is needed for a person to have medical information released to him/her.
   2. The legal guardian must be present to care for the child.
   3. Legal guardianship can only be obtained by her parents.
   4. The legal guardian must take physical responsibility for the child.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kardosa007

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 300
Answer to Question 1

2
Feedback
1. A child with pneumonia does not carry the common bacteria that increases the risk for nephrotic syndrome.
2. Group A beta-hemolytic strep will attach to the kidneys if the bacteria is not treated effectively.
3. A child with leukemia is at risk for kidney dysfunction, but usually is closely monitored, decreasing the risk for nephrotic syndrome.
4. An STD does not increase the risk for nephrotic syndrome because of the type of bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

1
Feedback
1. The medical information and consent needs to be given by someone with the best interests of the child in mind who can legally make decisions. Only information can be released to this person.
2. The legal guardian does not need to be physically present, but must be reachable to discuss the plan of care.
3. Legal guardians can be anyone with the best interests of the child in mind.
4. The legal guardian may be the state, and foster parents would have the physical responsibility of caring for the child.




CharlieWard

  • Member
  • Posts: 578
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


scottmt

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

Did you know?

Many medications that are used to treat infertility are injected subcutaneously. This is easy to do using the anterior abdomen as the site of injection but avoiding the area directly around the belly button.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library