The client with acute glomerular nephritis has periorbital edema. What additional assessment should the nurse obtain or perform with this client?
A. Auscultate breath sounds.
B. Check blood glucose levels.
C. Measure deep tendon reflexes.
D. Test urine for the presence of protein.
A
Acute glomerular nephritis can cause sodium and water retention. When clients have edema, they may also have circulatory overload with pulmonary edema.
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