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Practice Questions

372. The nurse reviews the record of a child who is suspected to have
glomerulonephritis. Which statement by the child’s parent should the nurse
expect that is associated with this diagnosis?
1. “His pediatrician said his kidneys are working well.”
2. “I noticed his urine was the color of cola lately.”
3. “I’m so glad they didn’t find any protein in his urine.”
4. “The nurse who admitted my child said his blood pressure was
low.”
373. The nurse performing an admission assessment on a 2-year-old child who
has been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome notes that which most
common characteristic is associated with this syndrome?
1. Hypertension
2. Generalized edema
3. Increased urinary output
4. Frank, bright red blood in the urine
374. The nurse is planning care for a child with hemolytic-uremic syndrome who
has been anuric and will be receiving peritoneal dialysis treatment. The
nurse should plan to implement which measure?
1. Restrict fluids as prescribed.
2. Care for the arteriovenous fistula.
3. Encourage foods high in potassium.
4. Administer analgesics as prescribed.
375. A 7-year-old child is seen in a clinic, and the pediatrician documents a
diagnosis of nighttime (nocturnal) enuresis. The nurse should provide which
information to the parents?
1. Nighttime (nocturnal) enuresis does not respond to treatment.
2. Nighttime (nocturnal) enuresis is caused by a psychiatric problem.
3. Nighttime (nocturnal) enuresis requires surgical intervention to
improve the problem.
4. Nighttime (nocturnal) enuresis is usually outgrown without
therapeutic intervention.
376. The nurse provided discharge instructions to the parents of a 2-year-old
child who had an orchiopexy to correct cryptorchidism. Which statement by
the parents indicates the need for further instruction?
1. “I’ll check his temperature.”
2. “I’ll give him medication so he’ll be comfortable.”
3. “I’ll check his voiding to be sure there’s no problem.”
4. “I’ll let him decide when to return to his play activities.”
377. The nurse is reviewing a treatment plan with the parents of a newborn with
hypospadias. Which statement by the parents indicates their understanding
of the plan?
1. “Caution should be used when straddling my infant on a hip.”
2. “Vital signs should be taken daily to check for bladder infection.”
3. “Catheterization will be necessary when my infant does not void.”
4. “Circumcision has been delayed to save tissue for surgical repair.”

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