A hospitalized child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome is receiving high doses of prednisone. Which is an appropriate nursing goal related to this?
A) Prevent infection
B) Stimulate appetite
C) Detect evidence of edema
D) Ensure compliance with prophylactic antibiotic therapy

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High-dose steroid therapy has an immunosuppressant effect. These children are particularly vulnerable to upper respiratory tract infections. A priority nursing goal is to minimize the risk of infection by protecting the child from contact with infectious individuals. Appetite is increased with prednisone therapy. The amount of edema should be monitored as part of the disease process, not necessarily related to the administration of prednisone. Antibiotics would not be used as prophylaxis.

A Hospitalized Child with Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome Is Receiving