Nephrotic Syndrome
How would you describe the urine of a patient with nephrotic syndrome
Frothy urine
Three manifestations of urinary tract infections in Children
Abdominal or suprapubic pain
Urinary frequency
Urinary urgency
Painful urination
Fever
Bed wetting
Primary cause of glomerulonephritis
Strep Infection
Definition of Epispadias
Dorsal Placement of urethral opening
Name two clinical findings of nephrotic syndrome found on assessment
Edema
Weight gain
Abdominal pain
Ascites
Three manifestations of Urinary Tract Infections in Infants
Fever or hypothermia
Irritability
Dysuria (crying when voiding)
Change in urine odor or color
Poor weight gain
Feeding difficulties
Persistent diaper rash
What is color can you expect a patient with glomerulonephritis to have
Cola/Tea colored
Definition of hypospadias
Ventral placement of the urethral opening
Name two diagnostic lab findings of nephrotic syndrome
Hypoalbuminemia
Proteinuria
hyperlipidemia
Name two nursing considerations for a UTI
Encourage hydration
Bubble baths are may cause irritation
Don't wear tight fitting underwear
Two clinical findings of Glomerulonephritis
Hematuria
Hypertension
Lethargy
No appetite
Primary nursing consideration for Wilms’ tumor
Do NOT palpate the abdomen after diagnosis
What type of diet is recommended for a patient with Nephrotic syndrome
No added salt diet
Three conditions that predispose children to UTIs
Urinary stasis
Urinary tract obstructions
Anatomic differences
Reflux
What part of the glomerulus is injured in glomerulonephritis
Basement membrane
Number one cause of VUR
Recurrent UTIs
What type of infusion can you expect to give to treat nephrotic syndrome
Albumin
What antibiotic is commonly given to treat a UTI
Amoxicillin
Two types of treatment for Glomerulonephritis
Antibiotics
Antihypertensives
How is VUR diagnosed?
Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)