QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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?
"I noticed his urine was the color of Coca-Cola lately."
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?
Generalized edema
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?
Restrict fluids as prescribed.
A 7-year-old child is seen in a clinic, and the health care provider documents a diagnosis of
primary nocturnal enuresis. The nurse should provide which information to the parents?
Primary nocturnal enuresis is usually outgrown without therapeutic intervention.
, 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?
"I'll let him decide when to return to his play activities."
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?
"Circumcision has been delayed to save tissue for surgical repair."
The nurse is caring for an infant with a diagnosis of bladder exstrophy. To protect the exposed
bladder tissue, the nurse should plan which intervention?
Cover the bladder with a non adhering plastic wrap.
Which question should the nurse ask the parents of a child suspected of having
glomerulonephritis?
"Has the child had a sore throat or a throat infection in the last few weeks?"
The nurse collects a urine specimen preoperatively from a child with epispadias who is
scheduled for surgical repair. When analyzing the results of the urinalysis, which should the
nurse most likely expect to note?
Bacteriuria