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Renal 2 Exam

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Type of renal failure characterized by increased _______ _______ and massive _________, __________, ___________.   glomerular permeability; proteinuria, hypoalbumineria, edema (anasarca)  
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Caused by a multitude of diseases and well as   primary renal disease  
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Occurs as a result of damage to the   glomerulus  
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S/S of Nephrotic Syndrome   pitting edema periorbital, sacrum, ankles, hands, ascites, anasarca  
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Extreme edema that occurs from loss of protein from hypoalbuminemia   Anasarca  
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How is nephrotic syndrome Dx?   UA: Proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, edema, ascites, anasarca  
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What is the normal and excess protein found with this?   Normal 0-8 mg/day Excess 3-5 g/day  
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Treatment   Duiretics, ACEI, Lipid lowering agents, daily wt and abd girth/extremity size, I/O, skin care (more sus to infection), monitor HTN, keep feet elevated and dry  
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What is the diet for this?   mod protein and decrease NA, sm frequent meals  
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What are complications of this illness?   PE, Thromboembolism, increased r/o infection, accelerated atherosclerosis, ARF  
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