A 16-year-old patient with acute glomerulonephritis complains of boredom with bed rest and asks when he can become more active.He asks, "What has to happen for me to get off of bed rest?" What is the most accurate statement by the nurse?

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The most accurate statement regarding a patient with acute glomerulonephritis being able to become more active is related to their blood pressure dropping to normal levels. Acute glomerulonephritis can cause hypertension due to fluid overload and kidney dysfunction. Normalizing blood pressure is a key indicator of improvement and a criterion for reducing bed rest.

A 16-Year-Old Patient with Acute Glomerulonephritis Complains of Boredom with Bed