Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the health history of a client diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Which of ... (Read 78 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the health history of a client diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Which of the medical conditions would be a risk factor for developing glomerulonephritis?

1. Asthma
2. Hypertension
3. Recent strep throat
4. Renal failure

Question 2

After being diagnosed, a client asks the nurse What is pyelonephritis? The nurse should respond:

1. Pyelonephritis is an infection of the bladder.
2. Pyelonephritis is an infection of the urethra.
3. Pyelonephritis is an infection of the prostate.
4. Pyelonephritis is a common infection that needs to be treated to prevent complications.

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Recent Streptococcus infection can lead to the development of glomerulonephritis. Hypertension and renal failure does not cause glomerulonephritis, but they can result from glomerulonephritis. Asthma is unrelated.

Answer to Question 2

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Pyelonephritis is an infection of the upper urinary tract. It may involve the ureters, the renal pelvis, and the papillary tips of the collecting ducts. Without treatment, pyelonephritis can cause renal damage. Pyelonephritis is not an infection of the bladder, urethra, or prostate.