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Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with glomerulonephritis?
Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomerulonephritis. Urine would be
concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored.
Decreased energy
Hypertension
Nausea, vomiting
A 3-year-old is brought to the emergency department with a 2-day history of a runny nose, low-
grade fever, and a "barky" cough at night. The caregiver tells the emergency department nurse
the coughing is getting worse. The child is awake and alert, with stridor. The nurse should
anticipate which of the following?
Administration of nebulized epinephrine Moderate to severe croup is treated with
dexamethasone and nebulized epinephrine.
Delivery of humidified oxygen
Bag-valve-mask ventilations
Suctioning secretions from the oropharynx
The neurosurgeon has decided to perform an invasive procedure in the emergency department
to monitor the intracranial pressure on a 5-year-old patient. The family does not speak English
and has identified their religion as Muslim. Which of the following interventions is most
supportive of the family?
, Allow the extended to family members to serve as interpreters during the procedure.
Dedicate a healthcare team member to be with the family during the procedure.