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Causes of acute glomerulonephritis:
** The commonest cause of AGN in children is post streptococcal infections; hence Post streptococcal Glomerulonephritis is also used synonymously with AGN. Clinical features of acute Post streptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
Investigations for the child presenting with glomerulonephritis
Management
Course of the disease:
Prognosis:
What is the diet for glomerulonephritis?A person might need to drink less fluids than usual and eat a diet that's low in protein, salt, and potassium. In most cases of acute GN, the damage to the glomeruli eventually heals.
Which of the following would most likely be noted in a child with acute glomerulonephritis?Dark brown-colored urine (from blood and protein) Sore throat. Diminished urine output. Fatigue.
What would be the first indication that acute glomerulonephritis is improving?A: Increased urine output, a sign of improving kidney function, typically is the first sign that a child with acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is improving.
Which immunizations would the nurse expect a 5 1 2 month old infant to have already received?Polio (IPV) (3rd dose) Pneumococcal disease (PCV) (3rd dose) Rotavirus (RV) (3rd dose)
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