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CHRONIC NEPHRITIS CHRONIC NEPHRITIS (SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Oedema, Foamy…
CHRONIC NEPHRITIS
Defination
is a group of diseases that causes inflammation of the nephrons
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Oedema
Foamy urine
Fever
Hypertension
Hematuria
CAUSES
Viral Infections
NSAIDs
Diuretics
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Blood test
X-ray? CT scan
urine test
Kidney Biopsy
NURSING CARE PLAN
Record intake and output
Monitor Urine specific gravity
Monitor heart rate and bp
Elevate oedematous body parts
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Injury to renal cells leads to the expression
These cytokines are produced by inflammatory cells
Immune mediated infiltration of the kidney
tribular damage leads to renal tubular dysfunction
