The client has just been diagnosed with acute glomerular nephritis. Which question should the nurse ask this client in attempting to establish a cause?
A. "Are you sexually active?"
B. "Do you have pain or burning on urination?"
C. "Has anyone in your family had chronic kidney problems?"
D. "Have you had any type of infection within the last 2 weeks?"
D
The most common cause of acute glomerular nephritis is the presence of a systemic infection resulting in the formation of antigen-antibody complexes, which precipitate in the kidney tissues.
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The nurse is preparing to assess the client's cardiovascular system. Which client positions will the nurse use when conducting this assessment? Select all that apply
1. Dorsal recumbent. 2. Leaning forward. 3. Right lateral position. 4. Left lateral position. 5. Sitting upright.
Medical uses of _______________ include muscle relaxants, sleeping pills, treatment for convulsive disorders (epilepsy), alcohol detoxification, and preoperative anesthesia (amnesiac).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. gout B. bursitis C. myositis D. uremia