The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the child with acute glomerulonephritis is
A) Risk for Injury related to malignant process and treatment.
B) Deficient Fluid Volume related to excessive losses.
C) Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume related to a decrease in plasma filtration.
D) Excess Fluid Volume related to fluid accumulation in tissues and third spaces.

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Glomerulonephritis has a decreased filtration of plasma.The resulting decrease in plasma filtration 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.Excess fluid volume is found in this disease process.The fluid accumulation is related to the decreased plasma filtration.

The Most Appropriate Nursing Diagnosis for the Child with Acute