Acute Glomerulonephritis Flashcards
1
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Patho of acute glomerulonephritis
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Antigen antibody complex from strep infection affects the glomeruli causing inflammation & decrease GFR
2
Q
Symptoms of it
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- proteinuria
- hematuria (blood urine)
- oliguria
- dysuria
- presence of RBC, WBC, blood casts
- Edema (weight gain)
- low grade fever
- headache
- lethargic
3
Q
Tx
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-antibiotics
-diuretics
-rest & activity limit until
Hematuria subsides
-renal diet (reduce Na & protein & increase carbs/ calories)
-anti HTNsives
4
Q
Nursing management
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- I & o
- daily weights
- assess Edema
- monitor mental status
- dietary restrictions
- rest periods
- skin care
5
Q
Define acute glomeeulonephritis & etiology
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- immune related inflammation of the glomeruli (loss of albumin) characterized by hematuria, proteinuria, & decreased urine production & Edema
- affects both kidneys equally
- caused by antigen antibody complex from recent streptalococcal infection
