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    Ati Lpn Paediatrics (Nursing Care Of Newborn) Proctored Exam

    A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a child who has nephrotic syndrome and a prescription for corticosteroids. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale:A) Providing a low-sodium diet helps manage fluid retention and edema associated with nephrotic syndrome and corticosteroid therapy.B) Encouraging increased fluid intake may exacerbate edema and fluid retention.C) Obtaining urine ketone levels is not specifically indicated for managing nephrotic syndrome or corticosteroid therapy.D) Administering pancreatic enzymes with each meal is not indicated for nephrotic syndrome or corticosteroid therapy.

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