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Patho
Assessment
Medication
Complications
Nursing Management
100
process causing massive protein in the urine, edema formation, and decreased plasma albumin levels
What is nephrotic syndrome
100
Weight gain, fatigue, loss of appetite, and foamy urine.
What are signs and symptoms of NS?
100
Decrease in proteinuria and improve kidney function
What is Heparin
100
Increased production on lipids and lipidemia.
What are the possible effects of NS on the liver?
100
Monitor intake and output
What can be delegated to a CNA dealing with a patient with nephrotic syndrome?
200
genetic defect of glomerular filtering system associated with nephrotic syndrome
What is Fabry disease
200
Penicillins, cephalosporins, sulfamides, or NSAIDs.
What are acute effects of kidney injury caused by?
200
ACE Inhibitors
What medication can decrease protein in the urine?
200
This would require emergency dialysis.
What is acute kidney failure.
200
Provide diuretic therapy as prescribed.
What is a way to prevent or treat fluid overload in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?
300
renal vein thrombosis
What is a possible cause or effect of nephrotic syndrome
300
Polycystic kidney disease, autoimmune disorders, sickle cell disease, and obstructive disorders.
What are chronic effects of kidney injury caused by?
300
bumetanide, furosemide, and torsemide
What is a treatment for edema resulting from nephrotic syndrome
300
A loss of protein causing malnutrition which can be masked by edema
What is proteinuria
300
Diet high in protein and low in cholesterol and fat
What is an appropriate diet for a patient with nephrotic syndrome?
400
immune or inflammatory process
What is the most common cause of glomerular membrane change
400
Proteinuria, edema, hyperlipidemia, and hypoalbuminia.
What are some manifestations of NS?
400
Mild diuretics and sodium restriction.
What is controls HTN and edema?
400
Large molecules escape from the blood stream, into the urine, which are vital to normal bodily function.
What is the effect of decreased globular filtration?
400
At risk for fluid overload
What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient with nephrotic syndrome?
500
End Stage Kidney Disease
What is the possible result of untreated nephrotic syndrome
500
kidney biopsy
What test is done to determine the underlying disease causing NS?
500
ARBs, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and other antihypertensives.
What is treat for underlying causes?
500
A procedure necessary for chronic NS that without, pt can develop CHF, pulmonary edema, or acute kidney failure.
What is a kidney transplant?
500
Auscultate for crackles in the lungs.
What can the nurse do to identify possible fluid overload in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?