Medsurge-Hesi-Concepts

Teaching-AGN- diet instructions: a. Acute Glomerulonephritis: Inflammatory injury in the glomerulus caused by immunological reaction. b. Cause by streptococcal infection c. Complications: kidney failure, pulmonary edema, HF d. Assessment: periorbital and facial edema, decrease urinary output, hematuria, hypertension, proteinuria (excessive foam in urine), increased BUN and creatinine e. Risk for fluid volume overload- measuring daily weight and assessing for changes is the most useful and effective measure for determining fluid balance f. DIET RESTRICTIONS: restrict sodium intake potassium may be restricted during periods of oliguria g. Diuretics are usually administered with edema, antihypertension for hypertension and antibiotics for infection.