Which finding is most likely in a client with glomerulonephritis?

• A. Proteinuria with hypoalbuminemia
• B. Polyuria with low creatinine
• C. Hematuria and edema
• D. Jaundice and pruritus

Answer: (C)

Glomerulonephritis typically causes inflammation of the glomeruli, leading to leakage of red blood cells into the urine and the kidneys’ reduced ability to handle fluid, which results in edema. This combination—blood in the urine (hematuria) with swelling—is the most characteristic and likely finding in this condition. While some protein in the urine can occur, heavy protein loss with low albumin points more toward nephrotic syndrome, not the classic nephritic picture. Jaundice and pruritus suggest liver or bile duct issues, not glomerular inflammation. Polyuria with low creatinine isn’t a typical presentation of glomerulonephritis. So the best fit is hematuria paired with edema.