A patient is admitted for acute glomerulonephritis. In reviewing the patient's past medical history, which systemic conditions does the nurse suspect may have caused acute glomerulonephritis and will include in the overall plan of care?
a. Systemic lupus erythematous and diabetic nephropathy
b. Myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation
c. Ischemic stroke and hemiparesis
d. Blunt trauma to the kidney with hematuria
Answer: a. Systemic lupus erythematous and diabetic nephropathy
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