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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Definitions:

Action Potential

This is a temporary reversal of electrical polarization of the membrane in neurons and muscle cells, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Stimulus Transduced

The conversion of a stimulus from the environment into a form that can be processed by the nervous system.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors diminish their sensitivity to continuous stimuli, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Action Potentials

Rapid, temporary changes in the electrical charge of a cell's membrane, crucial for nerve signal transmission.