A pаtient diаgnоsed with Membrаnоprоliferative Glomerulonephritis 15 years ago has been struggling to control his proteinuria and disease progression and is regularly being monitored for renal function. He has currently been admitted to the hospital suffering high blood pressure, oliguria and decreased alertness. Multiple collections over 24 hours consistently showed the following results: Chemical Exam Dipstick Microscopic Exam SG = 1.010 0- 2 RBC/hpf pH = 7.0 5-10 WBC/hpf Blood = pos 5-10 RTEs/hpf Protein = pos 2-5 Oval Fat Bodies/hpf LE = pos 5-10 granular casts/lpf Nitrite = neg 2-5 broad granular casts/lpf Glucose = pos 0-2 waxy casts/lpf Ketones = pos Bilirubin = neg Ascorbic Acid = neg 1. What do you believe should be the current diagnosis for this patient given the current symptoms and results? 2. Identify ONE chemical exam result the supports your specific diagnosis. 3. Identify ONE microscopic exam result that supports your specific diagnosis.
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