An 8­year­old Boy Has a Recent History of an Upper

question 22

Multiple Choice

An 8­year­old boy has a recent history of an upper respiratory infection and
comes to the clinic with a maculopapular rash on his lower extremities and swelling and tenderness in both ankles. The pediatric nurse practitioner performs a UA, which shows proteinuria and hematuria and diagnoses HSP. What ongoing evaluation will the nurse practitioner perform during the course of this disease?

• A) ANA titers
• B) Blood pressure measurement
• C) Chest radiographs
• D) Liver function studies

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