Author Question: The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis is collecting data, and ... (Read 89 times)

torybrooks · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis is collecting data, and anticipates flank pain. What other findings would be consistent with this diagnosis? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Increased output of urine with high specific gravity
2. Generalized edema, including periorbital edema
3. Hematuria, proteinuria, and azotemia
4. Changes in level of consciousness and confusion
5. History of recent upper respiratory infection

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results. The client's arterial pH is 7.3. This value is noted as:

1. Within normal limits.
2. Low normal.
3. High normal.
4. Below normal.

mjbamaung · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,3,5
Rationale: Symptoms of glomerulonephritis generally include proteinuria, hematuria, azotemia, generalized edema, facial puffiness, periorbital edema, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, hypertension, and headache. Diagnosis generally follows history of URI. A change in level of consciousness is not generally reported. Urine output decreases to less than 400 mL.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: The normal pH or arterial blood is between 7.35 and 7.45.