The Most Appropriate Nursing Diagnosis for the Child with Acute

question 5

Multiple Choice

The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the child with acute glomerulonephritis is

• A) Risk for Injury related to malignant process and treatment.
• B) Deficient Fluid Volume related to excessive losses.
• C) Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume related to a decrease in plasma filtration.
• D) Excess Fluid Volume related to fluid accumulation in tissues and third spaces.

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Definitions:

MRSA

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Microorganisms

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