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torybrooks · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which of the following clusters of symptoms would support a child's diagnosis of glomerulone-phritis?

a. Pyuria, fever, and abdominal pain
b. Proteinuria, hypotension, and ascites
c. Dysuria, urinary frequency, and abdominal tenderness
d. Gross hematuria, edema, and hypertension

Question 2

A 5-year-old male was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. History reveals that he had an infec-tion 3 weeks before the onset of this condition. The infection was most likely located in the:

a. bone.
b. gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
c. respiratory tract.
d. ear.

jointhecircus · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The child with glomerulonephritis typically experiences gross or microscopic hematuria, pro-teinuria, edema, renal insufficiency, flank pain, and hypertension. Pyuria and abdominal pain are typically not present while dysuria and urinary frequency are symptoms of cystitis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The location of the infection leading to glomerulonephritis is the respiratory tract, not the bone, GI tract, or the ear.