Question

a client arrives at the emergency department with complaints of low abdominal pain and hematuria. the client is afebrile. the nurse next assesses the client to determine a history of which condition? answer options 1 pyelonephritis 2 glomerulonephritis 3 recent trauma to the bladder or abdomen 4 renal cancer in the clients family rationale, strategy, reference, tip

Explanation:

Low abdominal pain and hematuria can be caused by trauma to the bladder or abdomen. Pyelonephritis usually presents with fever along with urinary - related symptoms. Glomerulonephritis often has more systemic symptoms related to kidney function impairment. Family history of renal cancer is not an immediate factor to assess for these acute - onset symptoms.

Answer:

1. Recent trauma to the bladder or abdomen