Practice Question
A 4-year-old with nephrotic syndrome is experiencing severe periorbital edema. The best measure the nurse could institute to help reduce the periorbital edema is:
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
elevate the head of the bed
Rationale:
🛌 Periorbital edema in nephrotic syndrome is due to hypoalbuminemia and fluid retention.
🛌 Elevating the head helps facilitate venous return, reducing fluid accumulation around the eyes.
🛌 Other interventions may include diuretics, albumin infusion, and fluid restriction, but positioning is a simple and effective first step.
🛌 Warm compresses or cold soaks are not standard for nephrotic edema and provide minimal benefit.
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This question is from RN ATI Pediatrics Bsn Simmons Exam IV which contains 49 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4
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