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    HESI RN Med surg adult health proctored exam

    When explaining dietary guidelines to a client with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN), which instruction should the nurse include in the dietary teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: High-potassium foods should be monitored but are not the primary concern for AGN.Choice B reason: Protein intake should be managed but not necessarily increased.Choice C reason: Avoiding high-carbohydrate foods is not specific to AGN management.Choice D reason:The correct answer is d) because restricting sodium intake helps manage fluid retention and hypertension, which are common issues in AGN.

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