A client has been recently undergone diagnostic testing for possible Berger disease. The nurse caring for this client would anticipate the primary clinical manifestations include which of the following? Select all that apply

A) Gross hematuria
B) Recent upper respiratory infection
C) Elevated ketone levels in the urine
D) Fever, chills, and general body aches


Ans: A, B, D
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Early in the disease, many people with the disorder have no obvious symptoms, and the disorder is discovered during screening or examination for another condition. In others, the disorder presents with gross hematuria that is preceded by upper respiratory tract infection, GI tract symptoms, or flulike illness. The hematuria lasts 2 to 6 days. Elevated ketones are usually associated with acidosis, fasting, high-protein diet, or diabetes to name a few.

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