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68WM6 - WRNMMC Test7
Urinary Disorders
Question | Answer |
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Severe, generalized edema | Anasarca |
Urine output < 100 mL/day | Anuria |
General feeling of tiredness and listlessness | Asthenia |
Characterized by; Marked proteinuria, Hypoalbuminemia in the serum, Edema | Nephrotic Syndrome |
Subjective Data Collected for Nephrotic Syndrome | Anorexia, Severe Fatigue, Foamy Urine from presence of protein, Decreased urine output, c/o swelling to face/hands/feet |
Objective Data Collected for Nephrotic Syndrome | Monitor daily weight, I&O, edema, respiratory distress/breath sounds, LOC (for fluid retention) Skin Integrity |
Diagnostic Tests for Nephrotic Syndrome | Low Albumin (hypoalbuminemia), High Cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) Renal biopsy Identify underlying cause |
Medical Management for Nephrotic Syndrome | Corticosteroids, Antineoplastics, Loop diuretics, Low sodium, high protein diet |