A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Tests reveal the deposition of immuno-globulin IgA in the glomerular capillaries. The nurse will monitor for recurrent:
a. infections.
b. hematuria.
c. vomiting.
d. enuresis.
ANS: B
Recurrent hematuria is associated with glomerulonephritis that is complicated by the presence of immunoglobulin IgA. Neither recurrent infections, vomiting, nor enuresis is associated with this condition.
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