Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)

Question 2 :
A client with glomerulonephritis complains of dark, cola-colored urine. Which term is commonly used to describe this symptom in glomerulonephritis?


Correct Answer: A

A) Correct. Dark, cola-colored urine is often described as hematuria, which is the presence of blood in the urine, a common symptom of glomerulonephritis.

B) Incorrect. Proteinuria refers to the presence of excessive protein in the urine and may also occur in glomerulonephritis but is not specifically related to dark urine.

C) Incorrect. Oliguria is a condition characterized by decreased urine output and is not directly related to the color of urine in glomerulonephritis.

D) Incorrect. Dysuria refers to painful urination and is not typically associated with dark, cola-colored urine.


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