NUR 145

SAS 30

MANGHIHILOT, LEAFLOR ANN CRAVE

BSN 2

1.) B.
- Ascites is the buildup of fluid in your belly, often due to severe liver disease. A protein in
urine test measures how much protein is in your urine. Proteins are substances that are
essential for your body to function properly. This will determine if ascites is increasing in
amount in a child with nephrotic syndrome.
2.) C.
- Glomerulonephritis usually follows an infection of a Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. Group A
beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) are known for causing pharyngitis and its sequelae,
including acute rheumatic fever and post streptococcal glomerulonephritis.
3.) A.
- Patients with nephrotic syndrome, particularly children, are susceptible to infections.
Infections can cause frequent relapses of illness, poor response to therapies and severe
infections occasionally lead to death.
4.) D.
- Alport syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by kidney disease, hearing loss, and
eye abnormalities. The patient in option D is at risk for acute glomerulonephritis.
5.) A.
- Severe proteinuria can lead to a condition known as Nephrotic Syndrome. Nephrotic
Syndrome is a combination of severe proteinuria (>3500mg/day), hypoalbuminemia
(<2.5G/dL), hyperlipidemia, and edema.
6.) B.
- If the skin is reddened, it is likely to be due to an infection or inflammation which needs to
be reported to the attending physician immediately. Infection is a major concern in
nephrotic syndrome. Both gram positive and gram negative bacterial infect.
7.) B.
- A nephrotic syndrome diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol may be
recommended to keep a patient's blood cholesterol levels down.
8.) D.
- Acute glomerulonephritis) is caused by an infection with streptococcus bacteria, usually
three weeks after infection, usually of the pharynx or the skin, given the time required to
raise antibodies and complement proteins.
9.) A.
- Nephrotic syndrome is a collection of symptoms due to kidney damage. This includes
protein in the urine, low blood albumin levels, high blood lipids, and significant swelling.
Other symptoms may include weight gain, feeling tired, and foamy urine.
10.) D.
- Treatment of edema consists of reversing the underlying disorder (if possible), restricting
dietary sodium to minimize fluid retention, and, usually, employing diuretic therapy