Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)

A client asks a nurse about the risk factors for developing glomerulonephritis. Which factor should the nurse explain as a common predisposing condition for membranous glomerulonephritis?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Recent gastrointestinal infection is not commonly associated with membranous glomerulonephritis.

B) Correct. Membranous glomerulonephritis is often linked to autoimmune disorders, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the glomerular basement membrane.

C) Incorrect. Exposure to heavy metals is unrelated to the development of membranous glomerulonephritis.

D) Incorrect. Elevated blood cholesterol levels may have cardiovascular implications but are not typically a predisposing factor for membranous glomerulonephritis.




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