Question

Will the client have hypo or hyper tension with AGN? Why?

a) Hypotension, due to fluid loss
b) Hypertension, due to increased vascular resistance
c) Hypotension, due to vasodilation
d) Hypertension, due to decreased cardiac output

Answer 1

In Acute Glomerulonephritis, increased blood volume and vascular resistance due to fluid retention lead to hypertension, not hypotension.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question relates to how Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN), a type of kidney disease, affects blood pressure. In AGN, the glomeruli within the kidneys become inflamed, which affects their ability to filter blood properly. This can lead to a condition known as fluid overload because the kidneys retain more sodium and water, rather than excreting it. Consequently, this retention increases blood volume, which in turn leads to increased blood pressure (hypertension). The correct answer to the question is b) Hypertension, due to increased vascular resistance.