Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the child with acute glomerulonephritis?
A) Risk for Injury related to malignant process and treatment
B) Fluid Volume Deficit related to excessive losses
C) Fluid Volume Excess related to decreased plasma filtration
D) Fluid Volume Excess related to fluid accumulation in tissues and third spaces

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Glomerulonephritis has a decreased filtration of plasma, which results in an excessive accumulation of water and sodium that expands plasma and interstitial fluid volumes, leading to circulatory congestion and edema. No malignant process is involved in acute glomerulonephritis. A fluid volume excess is found. The fluid accumulation is secondary to the decreased plasma filtration.

Which Is the Most Appropriate Nursing Diagnosis for the Child