A child is admitted with acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse ...

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A child is admitted with acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse should expect the urinalysis during this acute phase to show:
 
  a. bacteriuria, hematuria.
  b. hematuria, proteinuria.
  c. bacteriuria, increased specific gravity.
  d. proteinuria, decreased specific gravity.

Question 2

Which is included in the diet of a child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome?
 
  a. High protein
  b. Salt restriction
  c. Low fat
  d. High carbohydrate

[rachel]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Urinalysis during the acute phase characteristically shows hematuria and proteinuria. Bacteriuria and changes in specific gravity are not usually present during the acute phase.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Salt is usually restricted (but not eliminated) during the edema phase. The child has little appetite during the acute phase. Favorite foods are provided (with the exception of high-salt ones) in an attempt to provide nutritionally complete meals.