Which clinical manifestation indicates to the nurse that a client with glomerulonephritis (GN)is responding as expected to the prescribed treatment?

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Fluid retention is a major feature of glomerular nephritis.This weight loss represents fluid loss,indicating that the glomeruli are performing the function of filtration.The urine specific gravity is high.Blood is not usually seen in GN,so this finding would be expected.The client's blood pressure is too high; this may indicate kidney damage or fluid overload.

Which Clinical Manifestation Indicates to the Nurse That a Client