Pediatric Renal & Urinary Disorders | Saunders NCLEX-PN Review Chapter 34
Pediatric Renal & Urinary Disorders | Saunders NCLEX-PN Review Chapter 34 Chapter 34 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri delivers a comprehensive overview of renal and urinary disorders in children. This chapter equips nursing students with essential skills for assessment, intervention, and family education across acute and chronic pediatric nephrology conditions. Watch the full chapter summary and explore NCLEX-PN content on the Last Minute Lecture YouTube channel: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children Risk factors: Shorter urethra in girls, poor hygiene, vesicoureteral reflux, constipation. Symptoms: Fever, irritability, foul-smelling urine, dysuria, enuresis, vomiting. Nursing care: Encourage fluids, teach proper wiping and perineal care, medication adherence, monitor for complications (pyelonephritis). Nephrotic Syndrome Patho: Increased glomerular per...