A nurse is caring for a client who has inflammation of the glomeruli which was discovered by a routine urinalysis. The nurse understands that which of the following autoimmune disorders can cause chronic glomerulonephritis?

A. Automatically switching to liquid nutrition without assessing the client’s tolerance and needs may not be the most appropriate first step. It’s important to consider the client’s preferences, nutritional requirements, and overall ability to tolerate different types of food.
B. This is a highly appropriate and commonly recommended intervention for clients experiencing nausea and weight loss due to chemotherapy. Small, frequent meals can help manage nausea better than large meals and ensure a more consistent intake of calories and nutrients.
C. Eating one large meal per day is generally not advisable for clients with nausea, as it can exacerbate feelings of fullness and discomfort. Large meals may increase nausea and make it more difficult for the client to consume adequate nutrients. Small, frequent meals are generally better tolerated and more effective for managing nausea and ensuring consistent nutrient intake.
D. Inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube and administering tube feedings is a more invasive measure and is usually considered only if oral intake is severely compromised and other interventions have been ineffective. Tube feedings are appropriate for clients who cannot meet their nutritional needs through oral intake due to severe nausea, vomiting, or other conditions.

A. AMD affects the macula, which is responsible for central vision and fine detail. As the condition progresses, patients often experience a gradual loss of central vision, which can make it difficult to read, recognize faces, and perform tasks that require sharp vision. Distortion of straight lines (metamorphopsia) is also common, where straight lines may appear wavy or bent.
B. Floaters and flashes of light are more commonly associated with conditions affecting the vitreous body of the eye or retinal detachment, rather than AMD. These symptoms can occur due to changes in the vitreous gel or as a result of other retinal issues, but they are not the primary symptoms of AMD.
C. Cloudy vision and glare are typically associated with cataracts, not AMD. Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to become cloudy, leading to blurred vision and increased sensitivity to glare. AMD does not cause the lens to cloud, so these symptoms are not characteristic of AMD.
D. Loss of peripheral vision is more characteristic of glaucoma rather than AMD. AMD primarily affects central vision, leaving peripheral vision relatively intact until the disease progresses to an advanced stage. Glaucoma, on the other hand, often leads to a gradual loss of peripheral vision.