Term
| s/s Acute glomerulonephritis |
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Definition
| Gross hematuria, recent strep infection, hypertension, and mild edema |
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Term
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Definition
| Severe edema, massive proteinuria, frothy appearing urine, anorexia |
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Term
| What antecedent event occurs with acute glomerulonephritis |
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Definition
| Beta-hemolytic strep infection |
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Term
| Compare dietary interventions for acute glomerulonephritis and nephrosis? |
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Definition
AGN: low sodium deith with no added salt
Nephrosis: High protein, low salt diet |
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Term
| What is the physiologic reason for the lab finding of hypoproteinemia in nephrosis? |
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Definition
| occurs because the glomeruli are permeable to serum proteins |
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Term
| Describe safe monitoring of prednisone admin and withdrawal. |
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Definition
| Long term prednisone should be given every other day. signs of edema, mood changes, and GI distress should be noted and reported. the drug should be tapered not discontinued suddenly. |
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Term
| What interventions can be taught to prevent urinary tract infections in children? |
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Definition
| Avoid bubble baths, void frequently, drink adequate fluids, esp acidic fluids such as apple or cranberry juice and clean genital aream from front to back |
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Term
| Describe the patho of vesicoureteral refulx? |
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Definition
| A malfunction of the valves at the end of the ureters, allowing urine to reflux out of the bladder into the ureters and possible into the kidneys |
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Term
| What are the priorities for a client with Wilms Tumor? |
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Definition
| Protect child from injury to the encapsulated tumor. DO NOT PALPATE THE ABDOMEN!!!!! prepare family/child for surgery |
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Term
| Explain why hypospadias correction is performed before the child reaches preschool age. |
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Definition
| Preschoolers fear castration, achieving sexual identity, and acquiring independent toileting skills |
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