A nurse is caring for a patient with acute glomerulonephritis. What should the nurse be aware that the inflammation of the capillary loops in the glomeruli will lead to?
a. Moderate to high blood pressure
b. Low blood volume with polyuria
c. Irritability and hyperactivity
d. Low levels of BUN and creatinine
A
The inflammatory process in the glomeruli decreases the filtration rate, and the blood volume increases, raising the patient's blood pressure.
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