Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?
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Correct Answer:
Check the child’s daily weight.
Rationale:
⚖️ Daily weight monitoring is the priority intervention for a child with acute glomerulonephritis because it provides the most accurate indication of fluid retention or loss.
⚖️ This condition often leads to edema and hypertension due to decreased glomerular filtration, making fluid balance a central concern.
⚖️ Weight changes can precede visible signs of edema, so tracking weight daily helps identify fluid overload early and guide fluid and dietary management.
⚖️ While other interventions are important, detecting and managing fluid imbalance takes precedence due to the risk of complications like pulmonary edema or hypertension.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4