Diseases of children for nurses . free use of water shouldbe encouraged, and hot applications placed over the loins. PYELITIS Pyelitis is the name given to an inflammation of thepelvis of the kidney. HYDRONEPHROSIS This is a dilatation of the pelvis of the kidney with anaccumulation of watery fluid resulting from is caused by strictures, tumors, and impacted stones. FLOATING KIDNEY This condition is rare in childhood. The kidney isdistinctly mobile, due to a relaxation of the tissues whichsurround it. The right kidney is the one usually affectedand may be found in any part of th
Diseases of children for nurses . free use of water shouldbe encouraged, and hot applications placed over the loins. PYELITIS Pyelitis is the name given to an inflammation of thepelvis of the kidney. HYDRONEPHROSIS This is a dilatation of the pelvis of the kidney with anaccumulation of watery fluid resulting from is caused by strictures, tumors, and impacted stones. FLOATING KIDNEY This condition is rare in childhood. The kidney isdistinctly mobile, due to a relaxation of the tissues whichsurround it. The right kidney is the one usually affectedand may be found in any part of the abdomen. TUBERCULOSIS OF THE KIDNEY This condition is usually secondary to tuberculosiselsewhere, although it may be primary. It is alwaysgrave; the patients may live from a few months to threeyears. 222 DISEASES OF CHILDREN FOR NURSES SARCOMA OF THE KIDNEY Sarcoma of the kidney is a malignant tumor of the kidneywhich is sometimes seen in children. The organ affected isremoved at times by surgical means. It is ultimately Fig. 6i.—Sarcoma of both kidneys in a male child two years of age. The tumors arehere outlined to show their extent (Napier). NURSING IN KIDNEY DISEASES In nephritis the room should be warm to facilitate theaction of the baths are necessary at times (see page 403). DISEASES OF THE URINARY TRACT 223 Woolen underwear should be worn to stimulate per-spiration. The child should lie between blankets while in bed. A specimen of the urine should be saved daily, unlessotherwise ordered. The total quantity of urine passedin twenty-four hours should be measured. The feeding should be carried out strictly in accordancewith instructions. Any symptoms of uremia, such as convulsive move-ments, intense headache, or stupor should be immediatelyreported. The temperature, pulse, and respirations should betaken at least three times a day. THE BLADDER Enuresis is the inability of a child to hold its infancy urination is a reflex act beyond the contr
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