Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)
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Question 12 :
A client is concerned about their risk of developing glomerulonephritis. What should the nurse explain as a common predisposing factor for acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN)?
Incorrect. Heavy alcohol consumption is not a common predisposing factor for APSGN.
Incorrect. Exposure to lead is unrelated to the development of APSGN.
Correct. APSGN is most commonly associated with streptococcal infections, particularly strep throat.
Incorrect. High dietary intake of calcium is not a common predisposing factor for APSGN.
Correct Answer: C
A) Incorrect. Heavy alcohol consumption is not a common predisposing factor for APSGN.
B) Incorrect. Exposure to lead is unrelated to the development of APSGN.
C) Correct. APSGN is most commonly associated with streptococcal infections, particularly strep throat.
D) Incorrect. High dietary intake of calcium is not a common predisposing factor for APSGN.