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When is acute glomerulonephritis most common? post streptococcol
How is damage cause with Acute Glomerulonephritis damage is caused by an antigen-antibody complex that lodges in the glomeruli
With Glomerulonephritis what labs would you see? elevated BUN, elevated ESR, Elevated antistreptolysin (ASO) titer, renal ultrasound(enlarged kidneys) Urine, gross hematuria, proteinuria, azotemia (elevated nitrogenous waste, elevated CRT
What are s/s of acute glomerulonephritis? edema, hematuria, lethargy, anorexia, headache, decreased LOC, possibly seizures
What is clinical thearapy for Acute Glomerulonephritis bedrest, I&O, electrolyte monitoring, skin care for edema, monitor for HTN, meds, antihypertensives, diuretics
What are meds for acute Glomerulonephritis? antihypertensives, diuretics
increased permeability of the glomerular membrane allows albumin to pass into the urine nephrotic syndrome
Increased permeability of the glomerular memebrane allows albumin to pass into the urine with which syndrome? Nephrotic Syndrome
With Nephrotic syndrome what does the kidney do? reabsorb salt and water
What is nephrotic syndrome characterized by edema, massive proteinuria, hyperlipidemia
Loss of protein in Nephrotic Syndrome leads to what? decreased immunoglobulins and increased suseptibility to infection
What are the s/s of Nephrotic syndrome? gradual onset of massive edema, starts as periorbital edema then shifts to abdomen and extremites, weight gain, ab pain, irritability, malaise, anorexia
What are nursing interventions for nephrotic syndrome? promote rest, prevent skin breakdown, prevent infection, fluids usually not restricted, diet no added salt, small frequent meals, medications (IV albumin, corticosteriods to reduce inflammatory response.)
What medications are used for Nephrotic Syndrome? IV albumin, corticosteriods to reduce inflammatory response.
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