Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Kidney biopsies are not primarily performed to assess electrolyte imbalances.
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.
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.
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.
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.