A patient is receiving Gabapentin (Neurontin), an anticonvulsant, but has no history of seizures. The nurse expects that the patient is receiving this drug for which condition?

In a client with minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS), the primary concern is the management of fluid volume and hydration status. MCNS is characterized by increased glomerular permeability, leading to excessive protein loss in the urine and subsequent hypoalbuminemia. This can result in fluid retention and edema formation, including facial edema.

Hypertension is a common complication in clients with MCNS, and it further contributes to fluid retention and potential complications. Therefore, closely monitoring the client's fluid volume and hydration status, including daily weights, intake and output measurements, and assessment of edema, is crucial to detect any changes and guide appropriate interventions.

While other actions, such as consulting with a registered dietitian about adequate intake or using sterile technique to prevent infections, may be important aspects of the client's care, they are not the priority in this situation. The immediate concern is managing the client's hypertension and fluid volume status to prevent complications associated with MCNS.

Small bowel obstruction can lead to the accumulation of gastric contents above the obstruction, causing vomiting.

Obstruction of the small bowel can result in crampy, colicky abdominal pain and abdominal distention.

Electrolyte imbalances, such as hypokalemia (low potassium), can occur due to vomiting and inadequate intake in cases of small bowel obstruction.

The following finding is not directly associated with small bowel obstruction:

Pain relief after eating is more commonly associated with peptic ulcer disease, not small bowel obstruction.

While blood in the stool can be seen in some cases of bowel obstruction, it is more commonly associated with lower gastrointestinal bleeding or other conditions affecting the colon, rather than small bowel obstruction.