Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)

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A client with suspected glomerulonephritis undergoes a urinalysis. What abnormality in the urine is commonly associated with glomerulonephritis and is characterized by the presence of excessive protein?

Correct Answer: D

A) Incorrect. Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine, not excessive protein.

B) Incorrect. Pyuria indicates the presence of white blood cells in the urine, which is not typically associated with glomerulonephritis.

C) Incorrect. Oliguria refers to decreased urine output, not excessive protein in the urine.

D) Correct. Proteinuria, the presence of excessive protein in the urine, is a common abnormality associated with glomerulonephritis.


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