Question

A client was treated for a streptococcal throat infection 2 weeks ago. The client now has been diagnosed with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. The client asks the nurse how he could have prevented this condition. What should the nurse tell the client?

Option 1: Completion of antibiotic course
Option 2: Early initiation of antiviral medications
Option 3: Avoidance of dairy products
Option 4: Administration of prophylactic steroids

Answer 1

The condition of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis could have been prevented by completing the antibiotic course.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should tell the client that the condition of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis could have been prevented by completing the antibiotic course.

Streptococcal infections, such as strep throat, can lead to serious sequelae if left untreated. Acute glomerulonephritis is a nonsuppurative (without the production of pus) sequelae that can occur after a streptococcal infection. By completing the antibiotic course for the streptococcal throat infection, the client would have eliminated the bacteria from the body, reducing the risk of developing glomerulonephritis.