A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a school-age child who has glomerulonephritis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?

A. "Monitor blood pressure every 4 hr." Acute glomerulonephritis can cause hypertension due to fluid retention and impaired kidney function. Regular monitoring is essential to detect and manage hypertension early.

B. "Increase fluid consumption." Fluid intake is often restricted to prevent fluid overload, especially if there is hypertension, edema, or decreased urine output.

C. "Implement a protein-restricted diet." A protein-restricted diet is not necessary unless the child has severe renal impairment. In most cases, moderate protein intake is recommended.

D. "Collect and strain all urine for sediment." While hematuria (blood in urine) is common in acute glomerulonephritis, straining urine for sediment is not a standard intervention for this condition.

A. "Apply firm pressure to the wound base while removing the gauze dressing." Applying firm pressure can cause pain and damage the wound bed, delaying healing and increasing the risk of bleeding.

B. "Irrigate the wound with half-strength hydrogen peroxide while removing the gauze dressing." Hydrogen peroxide can damage healthy tissue and delay wound healing. It is not recommended for routine wound care.

C. "Continue to remove the gauze dressing by pulling it parallel to the skin." Removing a dry gauze dressing without moistening it can cause trauma to the wound bed, increasing pain and impeding healing.

D. "Saturate the gauze dressing with sterile saline solution prior to removing it." Moistening the dressing with sterile saline reduces trauma to the wound, prevents tissue damage, and minimizes pain. This method is preferred for atraumatic dressing removal.