The nurse closely monitors the temperature of a child diagnosed with nephrosis.The purpose of this is to detect an early sign of what undesirable outcome?
A) Infection
B) Hypertension
C) Encephalopathy
D) Edema

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Infection is a constant source of danger to edematous children and those receiving corticosteroid therapy.An increased temperature could be an indication of an infection,but it is not an indication of hypertension or edema.Encephalopathy is not a complication usually associated with nephrosis.The child will most likely have neurologic signs and symptoms.

The Nurse Closely Monitors the Temperature of a Child Diagnosed