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nephrotic syndrome (pathophysiology (when a glomerular basement is…
nephrotic syndrome
pathophysiology
when a glomerular basement is damaged it increases permeability
that allows protein to leak out through bowmans capsule and distal tube
later large proteins also leak out and excreted in urine
which result in decrease in osmotic pressure
then eadema occures due osmotic pressure
nursing management
monitor intake and output
weigh the patient daily
give anti-diuretics as prescribed
give immunosuppressive agents
corticosteroids such hydrocortisol
signs and symptoms
eadema around the eyes ,ankles and feet
foamy urine
weight gain due to excessive fluid retention
fatigue
loss of apettite
complications
blood clot
poor nutrition
high blood pressure
high blood cholesterol
elevated blood triglycerides
treatment
diuretics such as furosemide
immunosupressive agents
corticosteroids
risk factors
medical condition that damage the kidneys
certain medication like anti-inflammatory drugs
certain infection like HIV and Hepatitis B
definations
group of sign and symptoms seen in any condition that causes glomerular damage
causes
damage to the clusters of blood vessels of the kidneys