NUR 265 EXAM ONE STUDY GUIDE

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NUR 265 EXAM ONE STUDY GUIDE •Nephrotic Syndrome: oNS is a condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be exc... reted. oImmunological Kidney disorder oThis 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. oKey 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) [Show More]

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