The nurse notes that a child has lost 8 pounds after 4 days of hospitalization for acute glomerulonephritis.This is most likely the result of:
A)poor appetite.
B)increased potassium intake.
C)reduction of edema.
D)restriction to bed rest.

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This amount of weight loss in this period is a result of the improvement of renal function and mobilization of edema fluid.Poor appetite and bed rest would not result in a weight loss of 8 pounds in 4 days.Foods with substantial amounts of potassium are avoided until renal function is normalized.

The Nurse Notes That a Child Has Lost 8 Pounds