NUR 361 Test 6 Exam with 100% Solutions | Verified and Approved | Rated A+

NUR 361 Test 6 Exam with 100% Solutions | Verified and Approved | Rated A+ Occurs when changes in the kidney tissue result from infection, HTN, poor blood flow and poor immunity the kidney tissue atrophies and the loss of nephrons results in reduced glomerular filtration *very slow onset* manifested as proteinuria, hematuria, *HTN*, and *edema* - chronic glomerulonephritis physical assessment of the patient with glomerulonephritis - assess for fluid overload due to decrease in UO crackles resp rate/depth bp daily weights uremic symptoms in patients with glomerulonephritis - slurred speech ataxia tremors n/v muscle cramps lethargy skin is yellow, different texture, bruised, rashes *ask about itching* lab results in a patient with chronic glomerulonephritis - GFR is low creatinine is elevated BUN is elevated