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    Ati nurs 243 paediatrics proctored exam

    The parents of a child, hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis, ask the nurse why blood pressure readings are being taken so often. Which of the following statements will guide the nurse's response to the parents?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Acute hypertension is a common complication of acute glomerulonephritis and requires frequent monitoring to prevent severe consequences. B. Blood pressure fluctuations do not necessarily indicate chronic conditions; they can occur acutely. C. Antibiotic therapy is not typically associated with unstable blood pressure readings in glomerulonephritis. D. Hypotension is less common than hypertension in acute glomerulonephritis.

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