A patient has been admitted to the acute care facility to rule out glomerulonephritis. Assessment findings that are supportive of the potential diagnosis include: (Select all that apply.)
a. flank pain.
b. hematuria.
c. periorbital edema.
d. decrease in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine.
e. hypertension.
A, B, C, E
The patient with acute glomerulonephritis usually becomes suddenly ill with fever, chills, flank pain, widespread edema, puffiness about the eyes, visual disturbances, and marked hypertension. The urine may be smoky and will contain red blood cells and protein, and urine will have an in-creased specific gravity. Serum creatinine and BUN levels rise above normal rather than decrease. Diagnosis is based on physical findings.
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