A patient is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction.While planning care, the nurse realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by:
A) decreased renal blood flow.
B) decreased peritubular capillary pressure.
C) dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to a blockage.
D) stimulation of antidiuretic hormone.

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Hydronephrosis and decreased glomerular filtration rate occur due to the dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to a blockage, which increases pressure and impairs kidney function.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Urinary Tract Obstruction