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Is nephrotic syndrome a disease? |
No -It is a group of symptoms that can result from many diseases |
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Is there any hematuria in nephrosis? |
No -There is no hematuria in the -oses, BUT there is hematuria in the -itis's |
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What are the dietary modifications for nephrosis? |
-High carb -Moderate protein -Low sodium |
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What is the #1 nursing diagnosis in nephrosis? |
Alteration in fluid volume, excess |
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What are the two pathophysiological processes in nephrotic syndrome? |
1. Glomerular inflammation 2. Loss of protein |
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What symptom is MOST common in nephrosis? |
Generalized severe edema |
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What 2 classes of drugs are given for nephrosis? |
1. Steroids 2. Diuretics |
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Is bed rest common in treating nephrosis? |
-It is ocassionally done, but not nearly as common as in acute glomerulo-nephritis -It is usually more appropriate when edema is severe |
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In nephrotic syndrome, the urine is frothy/very day or tea colored? |
Frothy -REMEMBER in AGN, it is tea-colored |
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In nephrotic syndrome, the blood pressure will most likely be hypotensive or hypertensive? |
Hypertensive -REMEMBER, in acute glomerulonephritis the blood pressure is hypertensive as well |
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Is scrotal edema common in nephrosis? |
Yes |
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What is done for scrotal edema? |
Elevate the scrotum on a scrotal sling and apply ice |
