Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. While electrolyte imbalances can occur in glomerulonephritis, they are not typically associated with symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and pallor.
Correct. Anemia, often caused by a decrease in erythropoietin production due to kidney dysfunction, is a common cause of fatigue, weakness, and pallor in clients with glomerulonephritis.
Incorrect. Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) is not typically associated with these symptoms in glomerulonephritis.
Incorrect. Excessive fluid intake is not a likely cause of fatigue, weakness, and pallor in glomerulonephritis.
A) Incorrect. While electrolyte imbalances can occur in glomerulonephritis, they are not typically associated with symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and pallor.
B) Correct. Anemia, often caused by a decrease in erythropoietin production due to kidney dysfunction, is a common cause of fatigue, weakness, and pallor in clients with glomerulonephritis.
C) Incorrect. Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) is not typically associated with these symptoms in glomerulonephritis.
D) Incorrect. Excessive fluid intake is not a likely cause of fatigue, weakness, and pallor in glomerulonephritis.