A child with a history of ear infections has dark urine, a headache, and puffy eyes
The child had a fever a few days ago but the body temperature is now 100°F. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this child?
A) A urinary tract infection
B) Lipoid nephrosis (idiopathic nephrotic syndrome)
C) Acute glomerulonephritis
D) Rheumatic fever
Ans: C
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