Nephrotic Syndrome

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

Glomerulus is excessively permeable to plasma protein- Losing protein

Common causes

glomerular disease

DM, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,

Infections, Neoplasm, Allergens

Drugs(Nsaids, ACE Inhibitors)

Question 2

Clinical Manifestations

Answer 2

Peripheral edema..ascites, anasarca,

weight gain

Massive proteinuria

Hypertension

Hyperlipidemia

Hypoalbuminemia

Hypercoagulability

Question 3

Nursing Management

Answer 3

Corticosteroids
Cyclophosphamide
Diabetes management
Edema management
Lipid lowering agents
Anticoagulation therapy- if thrombus detected

Daily weights
Intake and output
Abdominal girth or extremity size- Due to ascites
Small frequent meals
Avoid exposure to persons with known infections- Due to corticoidsterois