The nurse is reviewing the health history of a client diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Which of the medical conditions would be a risk factor for developing glomerulonephritis?

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Glomerulonephritis can be caused by an immune response to a recent streptococcal infection. Asthma and renal failure are not known risk factors for developing glomerulonephritis. Hypertension can put a strain on the kidneys and may contribute to kidney damage, but it is not a direct risk factor for glomerulonephritis.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Health History of a Client