Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a client with glomerulonephritis who reports a decreased urine output. Which medical term should the nurse use to describe this symptom?


Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine, not decreased urine output.

B) Incorrect. Proteinuria refers to the presence of excess protein in the urine, not decreased urine output.

C) Correct. Oliguria is a medical term that describes a decreased urine output, which can occur in glomerulonephritis.

D) Incorrect. Edema refers to swelling due to fluid retention and is not related to decreased urine output.




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