CHAPTER 1 Introduction Glomerulonephritis, another common kidney disease, is characterized by inflammation of some of the kidney's glomeruli.

This condition may occur when the bodys immune system is impaired. Antibodies and other substances form large particles in the bloodstream that become trapped in the glomeruli. This causes inflammation and prevents the glomeruli from working properly. Symptoms may include blood in the urine, swelling of body tissues, and the presence of protein in the urine, as determined by laboratory tests. Glomerulonephritis often clears up without treatment. When treatment is necessary, it may include a special diet, immunosuppressant drugs, or plasmapheresis, a procedure that removes the portion of the blood that contains antibodies. Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study is to make every health personnel become more knowledgeable in the field of Medical Surgical Nursing and to provide detailed information and topics regarding the disease process. The author provided structuralized data so that the readers will find it easier to understand the topic itself. This study will give a background to students to understand more deeply and think critically as a clinical specialist and warriors of health and be more responsible to the needs of their patients during the course of their care. This study will also be a big help to the student nurses who are still in their baccalaureate degrees which will give them assistance in doing their case studies. Objectives of the study 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To understand the disease process To determine the underlying cause of the disease To determine the laboratory work ups and results of the disease To assess the patients condition and its response to treatment regimen given To understand the pathways of the occurrence of the signs and symptoms of the disease. 6. To know the latest information and development about the disease.