Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A client diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis has pitting edema in both feet, and has had 300 mL of urine output in the last 24 hours. The nurse should monitor this client for which complication associated with this finding?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Fluid retention in acute glomerulonephritis can lead to hypertension due to increased blood pressure.