Answer:
The statement "I should drink as much as possible to keep my kidneys working." indicates a need for further teaching
Explanation:
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is a type-III hypersensitivity reaction , in which the immune complexes bind to the glomerular basement membrane resulting in :
1) Edema
2) Hypertension
3) Cola-coloured urine and RBC's in urine.
<h2>Dietary management of acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis includes restrictions of following : </h2>
1) Protein
2) Sodium
3) Potassium
4) Fluids
As the kidneys are not able to properly filtrate the blood. Hence these things must be avoided.
If you wish to lower your risk of heart disease, then you should make sure to be physically active, quit smoking if you do, eat healthy foods, lower blood pressure, etc.
He would most likely be experiencing a weakened immune system, and in some cases a weakened muscle structure. But mostly a weakened immune system.
