The nurse notes that a child has lost 8 pounds after 4 days of hospitalization for acute glomerulonephritis. What is most likely the cause of the weight loss?
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