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CHRONIC GLOMERULONEPHRITIS glomerulo (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (glomeruli and…
CHRONIC GLOMERULONEPHRITIS
DEFINITION
complication of hypertension and hyperlipidaemia or glomerular necrosis
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Radiological studies
physical examination
renal biopsy may be required
urinalysis
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
glomeruli and cortex become hardened
the size of the kidney decreases
progressive destruction of the glomerulus
intestinal inflammation and arteriosclerosis occurs
this results in impaired circulation
NURSING MANAGEMENT
restrict water and salt intake
monitor and record intake and output
bed rest until oedema and the blood pressure is settled
monitor and record weight daily
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
abdominal pain
frequent nosebleeds
swelling in your ankles and face
foamy urine due to excess protein
blood or excess protein in your urine
RELATED PHARMACOLOGY
administer angiontensin-converting inhibitors
administer angiotensin-converting enzymes
administer calcium channel blockers
administer beta-adrenergic blockers
DIET
less pottasium diet
plenty of fruits and vegetables
less-protein foods
take calcium supplements
