Risk Factors
This age group is most at risk when they develop an untreated strep throat or skin infection.
Who are infants and children?
Inflammation of kidneys causes GI upset which present by this.
What is nausea and vomiting?
Last resort option for patient in end-stage renal failure from nephritis. Selena Gomez underwent this from lupus nephritis
What is a kidney transplant?
This routine test checks for blood and protein in the urine, both common in nephritis.
What is a urinalysis?
This nursing diagnosis relates to the swelling and weight gain that occur because the kidneys can’t filter well.
What is Excess Fluid Volume?
This autoimmune disease increases nephritis risk in adolescents.
What is lupus (SLE)?
Impaired sodium and fluid regulation affect cardiac circulation.
What is hypertension?
The removal of a piece of tissue in kidney, used in lupus nephritis, to determine stage. May also be used to determine recurrence after a transplant.
What is a biopsy?
Creatinine and estimated GFR are measured through this type of testing to assess how well the kidneys filter.
What are blood tests?
For Excess Fluid Volume, nurses teach this type of diet to help control fluid retention.
What is a low-sodium diet?
Adults have a higher risk of nephritis due to these three common contributors: autoimmune disease, infections, and this type of medication problem.
What is medication toxicity?
This symptom is an indication of protein or blood leakage into urine.
What is foamy, dark-colored urine?
Used to treat underlying infections, like a UTI or strep, that cause nephritis. Some examples are penicillin and ciprofloxacin.
What are antibiotics?
This vital sign is monitored closely because high values may indicate worsening kidney damage.
What is blood pressure?
Monitoring creatinine and eGFR supports this diagnosis related to reduced kidney blood flow.
What is Impaired Renal Tissue Perfusion?
Older adults have an increased risk of nephritis because of these two chronic conditions that commonly affect kidney health.
What are hypertension and diabetes?
Swelling of hands, feet or legs, that is from fluid retention.
What is edema of extremities?
The first line treatment for nephritis caused by an immune disease. These medications are used in lupus nephritis and IgA neuropathy the most.
What are Glucocorticoids?
Sometimes required to confirm the cause and type of nephritis, this procedure involves taking a small sample of kidney tissue.
What is a kidney biopsy?
Teaching hand hygiene is most important for patients with this risk due to immunosuppressive therapy.
What is Risk for Infection?
Adolescents and adults share this major behavioral risk factor that can worsen nephritis due to inconsistent medication routines.
What is poor medication adherence?
A neurological symptom of nephritis from a fluctuation of blood pressure and increased toxins in bloodstream.
What is a headache?
These are multiple different medication types that help the with chronic nephritis specifically proteinuria. They reduce amount of protein being excreted and slows kidney damage.
What are RAAS?
Repeat urinalysis, blood tests, and frequent blood pressure checks fall under this ongoing process essential for tracking kidney function.
What is ongoing monitoring?
This diagnosis applies when a patient doesn’t fully understand their condition or treatment requirements.
What is Deficient Knowledge?