A Child with Acute Glomerulonephritis Is in the Playroom,and Experiences

question 4

Multiple Choice

A child with acute glomerulonephritis is in the playroom,and experiences blurred vision and headache.Which action should be taken by the nurse?

• A)Check the urine to see if hematuria has increased.
• B)Obtain a blood pressure reading on the child and notify the physician.
• C)Reassure the child and encourage bedrest until the headache improves.
• D)Obtain serum electrolytes and send urinalysis to the lab.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome where the body's ability to resist stress and adapt is depleted, leading to increased susceptibility to illness and disease.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A triphasic sequence (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that outlines the bodily responses experienced during stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through under prolonged stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's stress response in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.