The nurse is admitting a client who has acute glomerulonephritis caused by beta streptococcus. What drug therapy would the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client?

Rationale: A. Antihypertensives may be prescribed as supportive therapy to control elevated blood pressure, which is common in glomerulonephritis. However, they do not address the underlying cause, which is the streptococcal infection. B. Anti-lipids (lipid-lowering agents) are not a standard treatment for acute glomerulonephritis. While hyperlipidemia can occur in chronic kidney disease, it is not the priority in the acute phase caused by infection. C. Antidepressants may be used for patients experiencing long-term chronic illness–related depression, but they have no therapeutic role in treating acute glomerulonephritis. D. Antibiotics are the expected and priority therapy for acute glomerulonephritis caused by beta-hemolytic Streptococcus infection. Treating the infection with appropriate antibiotics (e.g., penicillin) helps eliminate the organism, prevent further immune response, and reduce the risk of additional kidney damage.