The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a newly admitted patient. Based on these results, the nurse should anticipate that the patient will need further testing for what health problem? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \text { Laboratory Test } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { Urinalysis: } & \
\hline \text { Specific Gravity } & 1.010 \
\hline \text { Protein } & 30 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { RBCs } & 30 / \mathrm { HPF } \
\hline \text { WBCs } & 20 / \mathrm { mm } ^ { 3 } \
\hline \text { Culture, throat } & \text { Pos. for group A beta-hemolytic streptococci } \
\hline \text { ASO Titer } & 300 \mathrm { Todd } \text { units } \
\hline \text { BUN } & 75 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { Serum Creatinine } & 3 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a newly admitted patient. Based on these results, the nurse should anticipate that the patient will need further testing for what health problem? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Laboratory Test } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { Urinalysis: } & \
\hline \text { Specific Gravity } & 1.010 \
\hline \text { Protein } & 30 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { RBCs } & > 30 / \mathrm { HPF } \
\hline \text { WBCs } & > 20 / \mathrm { mm } ^ { 3 } \
\hline \text { Culture, throat } & \text { Pos. for group A beta-hemolytic streptococci } \
\hline \text { ASO Titer } & 300 \mathrm { Todd } \text { units } \
\hline \text { BUN } & 75 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { Serum Creatinine } & 3 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The urinalysis results indicate the patient has hematuria and proteinuria, which are common findings in acute proliferative glomerulonephritis. The positive throat culture and elevated ASO titer also suggest a recent streptococcal infection, which is a common cause of acute proliferative glomerulonephritis. The elevated BUN and serum creatinine levels suggest renal dysfunction, which is also common with this condition. Further testing, such as a renal biopsy, may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Results for a Newly