What Is an Appropriate Intervention for a Child with Nephrotic

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Multiple Choice

What is an appropriate intervention for a child with nephrotic syndrome who is edematous?

• A) Teach the child to minimize body movements.
• B) Change the child's position every 2 hours.
• C) Avoid the use of skin lotions.
• D) Bathe every other day.

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Definitions:

Hematocrit (Hct)

The percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood.

Bleeding Time

The duration taken for bleeding to stop, which is a basic test to assess platelet function or clotting ability.

Prothrombin Time

A blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot.

Lymphedema

A condition characterized by swelling usually in the arms or legs, due to a blockage in the lymphatic system preventing lymph fluid from draining well.