Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The nurse is planning care for a client with a diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis. Which action should the nurse instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to implement in the care of the client?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A client with acute glomerulonephritis commonly experiences fluid volume excess and fatigue. Interventions include fluid restriction, as well as monitoring weight and intake and output. The client may be placed on bed rest or at least encouraged to rest because a direct correlation exists among proteinuria, hematuria, edema, and increased activity levels. The diet is high in calories but low in protein. It is unnecessary to monitor the temperature as frequently as every 2 hours.