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    Ati nur235 paediatrics final proctored exam

    A nurse is caring for a pediatric client who has been admitted with nephrotic syndrome. Which medication should the nurse expect to administer for the therapeutic management of nephrotic syndrome?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Oral penicillin is not a primary treatment for nephrotic syndrome. Antibiotics may be used if there is an associated infection, but they are not central to the management of nephrotic syndrome itself. B. Labetalol is a medication used for hypertension and would not be specifically indicated for nephrotic syndrome unless hypertension is present. C. Aggressive intravenous fluid resuscitation is not typically used in nephrotic syndrome; instead, fluid management focuses on balancing fluid intake and output carefully. D. Prednisone, a corticosteroid, is commonly used to reduce inflammation and proteinuria in nephrotic syndrome. It helps to manage the condition effectively by addressing the underlying inflammation.

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