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disorders of the kidney (Glomerulonephritis* (Nursing management…
disorders of the kidney
Glomerulonephritis*
Definition
Is the name of a group of dieseases in which there is inflammation and damage of the renal glomeruli
Pathophysiology
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Its membrane's porosity is increased = allowing proteins + red blood cells to filter through,with the glomerular filtrate into the renal tubules = in proteinuria and heamaturia.
the antigen-antibody complexes in the circulation become trappped in the glomerular capillaries and induce an inflammatory response = glomerulus damage.
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As sodium and water are retained, there may be a degree of oedema and hypertension
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Health education
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The client should be educated on the disease process, dietary restrictions and follow-up care.
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