Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hourA nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour. The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet reduces edema and fluid retention in glomerulonephritis. Other diets don't address fluid balance or may lack nutritional balance for recovery.