A preschool-age child is admitted to the hospital with acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis (APIGN) and is admitted to the hospital. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this child?
A) Risk for Injury related to hypertension.
B) Altered Growth and Development related to a chronic disease.
C) Risk for Infection related to hypertension.
D) Fluid Volume Excess related to decreased plasma filtration.

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Hypertension is a common complication of APIGN and can lead to the development of other serious conditions such as heart failure, stroke, or seizures. Thus, the priority nursing diagnosis for this child should be related to the risk for injury caused by hypertension.

A Preschool-Age Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with Acute