A child is brought into the clinic with symptoms of periorbital edema and dark brown rusty urine. Which nursing assessment finding would best assist in determining the cause of this problem?
A) Sore throat 2 weeks ago
B) Red blood cells in the urine
C) Elevation of blood pressure
D) Protein elevation in the urine
A
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Acute glomerulonephritis usually occurs as a result of bacterial infection such as seen with a beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection or impetigo. RBC and protein found in the urine and elevation of blood pressure are symptoms associated with glomerulonephritis.
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