Exam 25: The Child With Renal Dysfunction

The parents of a child born with ambiguous genitalia tell the nurse that family and friends are asking what caused the baby to be this way.Tests are being done to assist in gender assignment.What should the nurse's intervention include?

What are signs and symptoms of a possible kidney transplant rejection in a child?

Urinary tract anomalies are frequently associated with what irregularities in fetal development?

Surgery is performed on a child to correct cryptorchidism.The parents understand the reason for the surgery if they tell the nurse this was done to do what?

The nurse is caring for a child with a urinary tract infection who is on intravenous gentamicin (Garamycin).What interventions should the nurse plan for this child with regard to this medication?

What measure of fluid balance status is most useful in a child with acute glomerulonephritis?

What nursing consideration is most important when caring for a child with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

The nurse is caring for a child with a urinary tract infection who is on trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim).What side effects of this medication should the nurse teach to the parents and the child?

What laboratory finding,in conjunction with the presenting symptoms,indicates minimal change nephrotic syndrome?

Match the classification of urinary tract infections of inflammations to its definition. -Inflammation of the upper urinary tract and kidneys

What signs and symptoms are indicative of a urinary tract disorder in the childhood period (2 to 14 years)?

A child with acute glomerulonephritis is in the playroom and experiences blurred vision and a headache.What action should the nurse take?

What condition is the most common cause of acute renal failure in children?

Calculate the 24-hour maintenance fluid requirement for a child weighing 6 kg.Fill in the blank with ml/day.Record your answer in a whole number. ___________________

What pathologic process is believed to be responsible for the development of postinfectious glomerulonephritis?

A health care provider prescribes Osmitrol (mannitol),0.5 g/kg intravenously (IV)now,for a child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome.The child weighs 10 kg.The medication label states: "Osmitrol (mannitol)20 g/100 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer the dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer in a whole number. ________________

What do the clinical manifestations of minimal change nephrotic syndrome include?

A hospitalized child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome is receiving high doses of prednisone.What nursing goal is appropriate for this child?

The nurse is preparing to admit a child to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.The nurse understands that the peak age at onset for this disease is what?

The parents of a 2-year-old boy who had a repair of exstrophy of the bladder at birth ask when they can begin toilet training their son.The nurse replies based on what knowledge?