Author Question: A client who had tonsillitis several weeks ago now complains of severe flank pain on the left side, ... (Read 35 times)

Jramos095 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client who had tonsillitis several weeks ago now complains of severe flank pain on the left side, headache, malaise, hematuria, and facial edema. The client describes urine appearing to be smoky.

The nurse should suspect the client has developed which of these conditions? a. acute glomerulonephritis c. chronic renal failure
b. bladder tumor d. urolithiasis

Question 2

When administering medications in children, which of the following approaches would the nurse use? (Select all that apply.)

a. Allow choices when possible.
b. Add bad-tasting medications to juice.
c. Use distraction when possible.
d. Provide age-appropriate explanations.
e. Don't let the child see the medication until it is time to be given.
f. Remain with the child after medication has been given.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Clients may develop acute glomerulonephritis 1 to 3 weeks after an upper respiratory infection or skin infection caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D, F
Medication administration to children includes the following approaches: allow choices when possible, use distraction when possible, provide age-appropriate explanations, remain with the child after medication has been given, be honest, praise the child for doing well, use a positive approach, allow for expression of feelings, and involve the child.