Which Clinical Finding Warrants Further Intervention for the Child with Acute

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which clinical finding warrants further intervention for the child with acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis?

• A) Weight loss to within 1 lb of the preillness weight
• B) Urine output of 1 mL/kg/hr
• C) A positive antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer
• D) Inspiratory crackles

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Definitions:

Metabolic Alkalosis

A condition characterized by an increase in the pH level of body fluids, typically due to an excess of bicarbonate or a loss of hydrogen ions.

Hyperventilation

A condition where breathing is rapid and deep, leading to excessive expulsion of circulating carbon dioxide.

Serum pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the serum, the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood, crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions.

Hemiparesis

Weakness on one side of the body, which can be a result of various neurological injuries or conditions.