Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Practice Test

What is the primary goal of treatment for acute glomerulonephritis?

1. Encourage activity.

2. Encourage high protein intake.

3. Maintain fluid balance.

4. Teach intermittent urinary catheterization.

The correct answer is: Maintain fluid balance.

The primary goal of treatment for acute glomerulonephritis is to maintain fluid balance. Acute glomerulonephritis is characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys, leading to problems with the kidney's ability to filter waste and fluids from the blood. Maintaining fluid balance is crucial in managing this condition to prevent fluid overload or dehydration, which can further stress the already compromised kidneys. Encouraging high protein intake or activity may not necessarily be the primary goals of treatment for this condition. Teaching intermittent urinary catheterization is also not directly related to treating acute glomerulonephritis and is more commonly associated with managing urinary retention or neurogenic bladder.