Which of the following findings by the nurse for a client admitted with glomerulonephritis indicates that treatment has been effective?
A)The client denies pain with voiding.
B)The urine dipstick is negative for nitrites.
C)Peripheral and periorbital edema is resolved.
D)The antistreptolysin-O (ASO) titre is decreased.

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Since edema is a common clinical manifestation of glomerulonephritis, resolution of the edema indicates that the prescribed therapies have been effective. Antibodies to streptococcus will persist after a streptococcal infection. Nitrites will be negative and the client will not experience dysuria since the client does not have a urinary tract infection.

Which of the Following Findings by the Nurse for a Client