Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)

Question 5 :
A client asks a nurse about the possible complications of glomerulonephritis. Which complication is commonly associated with this condition and can lead to hypertension and heart failure?


Correct Answer: D

A) Incorrect. Renal calculi (kidney stones) are a separate condition and not a common complication of glomerulonephritis.

B) Incorrect. Glomerular hyperfiltration may occur in some kidney diseases but is not a primary complication of glomerulonephritis.

C) Incorrect. Nephrotic syndrome is a different kidney disorder with its own set of symptoms and complications.

D) Correct. Renal artery stenosis, a narrowing of the renal artery supplying the kidney, is a common complication of glomerulonephritis and can lead to hypertension and heart failure.


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