Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is explaining to a client the importance of a kidney biopsy in diagnosing glomerulonephritis. What is the primary purpose of a kidney biopsy in this context?


Correct Answer: D

A) Incorrect. Kidney biopsies are not primarily performed to assess electrolyte imbalances.

B) Incorrect. Identifying urinary tract infections can be done through other diagnostic methods, such as urinalysis and urine culture, and is not the primary purpose of a kidney biopsy.

C) Incorrect. While a kidney biopsy provides information about kidney function, its primary purpose in glomerulonephritis is to determine the underlying cause and assess the severity of kidney damage.

D) Correct. Kidney biopsies are essential for diagnosing glomerulonephritis because they help identify the specific type of glomerulonephritis, its cause, and the extent of renal damage.




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