When the mother of a child with gastroesophageal reflux calls the ...

[MirandaLo]

When the mother of a child with gastroesophageal reflux calls the clinic nurse to report that her baby is vomiting small amounts of blood, the nurse explains that the esophagus has been irritated by _______ ________.
 
  ANS:

Question 2

When assessing the laboratory values of a child with nephrosis, the nurse anticipates which results? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. High levels of protein in the urine
  b. High serum lipid levels
  c. Low serum protein levels
  d. Low hemoglobin
  e. High white blood cell count

[Sierray]

Answer to Question 1

gastric acid

Gastric acid that has repeatedly come in contact with the esophageal mucosa will erode the mucosa, and bleeding will result.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
A patient with nephrotic syndrome has high levels of serum lipids, low serum protein, and albumin in urine that is dark and frothy with a high specific gravity. The hemoglobin and WBC are usually normal.

[MirandaLo]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[FergA]

Gracias!