NURSING NEPHROTIC STUDY GUIDE
NUR 265 EXAM ONE STUDY GUIDE Nephrotic Syndrome: o NS is a condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. o Immunological Kidney disorder o This causes massive loss of protein in the urine, edema formation, and decreased plasma albumin levels. Proteinuria- severe protein loss more than 3.5 g in 24- hour urine sample. o Key features: Massive proteinuria 3.5g / 24hrs Hypoalbuminemia 3g/dL Edema (facial and periorbital) Lipiduria Hyperlipidemia Increased coagulation (renal vein thrombosis) Reduced kidney function (↑ BUN, ↑ Cr, ↓ GFR)
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