The nurse cares for a client with a glomerular disorder. Which typical assessment findings does the nurse anticipate in the client? Select all that apply.
A) Proteinuria
B) Hypertension
C) Hematuria
D) Oliguria
E) Edema
A) Proteinuria
C) Hematuria
E) Edema
Explanation: A) Glomerular disorders impact the glomeruli and capillaries and are characterized by proteinuria, hematuria, and edema.
B) While hypertension and oliguria (decreased urine output) may occur in glomerular disorders, these are not typical characteristics of glomerular disorders.
C) Glomerular disorders impact the glomeruli and capillaries and are characterized by proteinuria, hematuria, and edema.
D) While hypertension and oliguria (decreased urine output) may occur in glomerular disorders, these are not typical characteristics of glomerular disorders.
E) Glomerular disorders impact the glomeruli and capillaries and are characterized by proteinuria, hematuria, and edema.
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