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Nurse Linda is caring for a child with hydronephrosis. Which assessment should a nurse perform to obtain the most accurate determination of fluid balance in this child?

Nurse Linda is caring for a child with hydronephrosis. Which assessment should a nurse perform to obtain the most accurate determination of fluid balance in this child? Correct Answer Weighing the client

Concept:

  • Hydronephrosis is swelling of one or more kidneys
  • Most common cause is blockage of urinary tract
  • Patient will experience painful urination, difficulty in urination and high blood pressure
  • It occurs 1 in 100 children

Explanation:

  • Treatment includes draining of urine from the bladder or kidneys
  • Antibiotics can be given to reduce the load of infection
  • Regular weight checking will be helpful to progress of disease
  • Maintaining intake and output chart also helps to understand the disease progress

Additional Information

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  • Solitory kidney -> presence of only one functional kidney
  • Pyelopnephritis -> inflammation of kidney
  • Glomerulonephritis -> inflammation of glomerulus

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