A Hospitalized Child with Nephrosis Is Receiving High Doses of Prednisone

question 31

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized child with nephrosis is receiving high doses of prednisone. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing goal related to this?

• A)Prevent infection.
• B)Stimulate appetite.
• C)Detect evidence of edema.
• D)Ensure compliance with prophylactic antibiotic therapy.

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A component of the visual memory system which is a brief, transient visual representation of a scene.

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Short-Term Memory

A component of the human memory system that is capable of holding a small amount of information in conscious awareness for a brief period.